ABLP Cabinet Sworn In as Browne Begins Fourth Consecutive Term

Antigua and Barbuda's new Cabinet was officially sworn in on Tuesday at the American University of Antigua, marking the formal start of Prime Minister Gaston Browne's fourth consecutive term in office.

The ceremony completed the formation of the new administration following the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's landslide victory in last Thursday's general election, in which the party captured 15 of the 17 parliamentary seats.

Prime Minister Browne and Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin had already been sworn in on Friday. The full ministerial lineup is as follows:

Melford Nicholas, representing St. John's City East, takes charge of Information Communication Technologies, Utilities and Energy. Rawdon Turner, MP for St. Peter, will serve as Minister of Social and Urban Transformation. Maria Browne of St. John's Rural East has been appointed Minister for Housing and Works.

Daryll Matthew, representing St. John's Rural South, becomes Minister of Education, Science and Technology. Charles Fernandez of St. John's Rural North heads the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment. Anthony Smith, MP for All Saints West, will lead the Ministry of Agriculture, Land and the Blue Economy, supported by Randy Baltimore of St. Philip North as Minister of State in that same ministry.

Dwayne George of St. Mary's South assumes responsibility for Sports and Creative Industries. Kiz Johnson, representing St. Philips South, serves as Minister of State in the Ministry of Social and Urban Transformation. Michael Joseph of St. John's Rural West becomes Minister for Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs. E.P. Chet Greene of St. Paul takes on the role of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Immigration. Michael Freeland of St. George serves as Minister of State within the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment.

The new Cabinet is expected to hold its first meeting this week as the government moves to advance its agenda on roads, water, housing, education, agriculture, tourism, and national transformation.