Barbuda MP Walker Hints Parliamentary Career May Be Nearing Its End

Barbuda Member of Parliament Trevor Walker has signalled that his time in the House of Representatives may be drawing to a close, telling fellow parliamentarians on Tuesday that his tenure in the chamber is "coming to an end."

According to Antigua News Room, Walker made the remark during brief comments following his swearing-in as a member of the newly elected Parliament.

Reflecting on a career that has spanned more than two decades, the veteran representative thanked supporters for returning him to office and noted that his electoral support has grown stronger over time.

"My political career seems to be different from most persons," Walker said. "The longer I go, the more votes I get. And the larger my margin seems to be."

He then delivered the statement that drew immediate attention in the chamber.

"I can say here, Mr. Speaker, that my time in this honorable house, Mr. Speaker, is coming to an end. And I'll just leave it at that," Walker said.

The longtime Barbuda representative offered no further elaboration on the comment and gave no indication of when he intends to leave Parliament.

Despite the remark, Walker made clear that his commitment to constituents remains firm for the current term. "I pledge to serve the people of Barbuda, especially this particular term, with more vigor and with more determination," he said.

Walker also congratulated Speaker Osbert Frederick on his return to the chair and acknowledged the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's victory in the April 30 general election.

He used the occasion to reiterate longstanding concerns over land ownership on Barbuda. "We have no problem cooperating with the Prime Minister," Walker said. "But I must say on the record that we prefer not to be interfered with either. Leave us with our land. That is our land. It's ours."

One of the country's longest-serving elected officials, Walker's comments on Tuesday appeared to signal that he may be contemplating the end of his parliamentary career, though he stopped short of providing any details about his future plans.