Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for national unity and renewed economic effort following the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's commanding general election victory, urging supporters to set aside triumphalism and focus on building the country.
According to Antigua News Room, Browne struck a statesmanlike tone when addressing supporters after the results were announced, cautioning against gloating despite securing a fourth consecutive term in office.
"This is not a time for gloating," Browne told party supporters, urging them to remain grounded following the landslide win.
The ABLP secured 15 of the 17 seats in Parliament, delivering one of the most decisive electoral outcomes in the country's modern political history and handing Browne a powerful mandate heading into his new term.
Browne stressed that the result should serve as an opportunity to unify the nation rather than deepen political divisions. "We must remain united as a people… this victory is about building Antigua and Barbuda for everyone," he said.
Beyond the call for unity, the Prime Minister used the occasion to emphasize that national progress will depend not only on government action but also on the productivity and active participation of citizens.
"We have to become more productive as a people… we have to seize the opportunities that are available," Browne said, highlighting what he described as a shift toward greater individual responsibility in national development.
Browne indicated that his administration will continue pursuing policies aimed at economic expansion, infrastructure development, and job creation, while making clear that citizens must also play an active role in driving progress.
He added that the government's agenda for the new term will prioritize inclusive growth, ensuring development reaches communities across the country regardless of political affiliation. "No one will be left behind," he said.
Browne's remarks signal a transition from campaign rhetoric to governance as he prepares to lead another term backed by a commanding parliamentary majority and a renewed mandate from voters.
