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UPP's Joseph Declares St. Mary's North 'Coming Home' Ahead of April 30 Vote
UPP candidate Senator Johnathan Joseph says St. Mary's North is ready to return to the opposition, citing three years of grassroots work ahead of the April 30 general election. He will face ABLP candidate Dr. Philmore Benjamin, who was chosen to replace the retired Sir Molwyn Joseph.
Letter: St. John's City Is Past Its Prime — and Past Saving
A letter published by Antigua News Room argues that St. John's City has fallen into irreversible decline, citing broken pavements, poor accessibility, deteriorating buildings, and inadequate infrastructure as evidence that the capital is no longer fit for purpose.
Antiguan and Barbudan Craftspeople Begin King's Foundation Heritage Training in UK
The Antigua and Barbuda High Commission in London has hosted a welcome reception for the first cohort of nationals taking part in The King's Foundation Building Craft Programme, a partnership designed to build local expertise in heritage restoration and sustainable construction techniques.
UPP Completes Candidate Nominations Ahead of Upcoming Election
The United Progressive Party has completed its candidate nominations, with Jamale Pringle, Harold Lovell, George Wehner, and Kelton Dalso among those officially entered into the race.
ABLP Completes Full Slate of Candidate Nominations as Election Season Heats Up
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has secured nominations for its full slate of candidates on Nomination Day, as reported by Antigua.news. The nominees include Prime Minister Gaston Browne and a broad roster of candidates spanning the country's constituencies.
Pringle Pledges Year-Round Barrel Concessions and Tax Relief in Cost-of-Living Plan
UPP leader Jamale Pringle has pledged to expand barrel concessions and introduce a suite of tax relief measures, including removing duties on water storage equipment and personal vehicles, as part of the party's cost-of-living platform ahead of the April 30 general election.
Pringle Nominated to Defend UPP Seat in All Saints East & St Luke
UPP Leader Jamal Pringle has been officially nominated to contest the All Saints East and St Luke constituency, expressing confidence in retaining what he described as a party stronghold. He will face ABLP candidate Lamin Newton in an anticipated competitive race.
PM Browne Nominated as ABLP Candidate for St John's City West
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been nominated as the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St John's City West, appearing alongside supporters after the announcement.
Pringle Challenges Voters to Judge Browne Administration on Living Standards
UPP political leader Jamale Pringle used his party's campaign launch to challenge voters to measure the Browne administration by whether their lives have improved, citing rising food prices, poor roads, and unreliable water supply as evidence of failure.
Harold Lovell Nominated as UPP Candidate for All Saints West
Harold Lovell has been officially nominated as the United Progressive Party's candidate for All Saints West, with the nomination completed this morning alongside party supporters.
Labour Party Rallies Behind Incumbent MP Charles Fernandez at St. John's Rural North Nomination
Labour Party supporters gathered in full force to back the nomination of incumbent St. John's Rural North MP Charles Fernandez, as reported by Antigua.news. The strong turnout signalled unified party support for the sitting MP ahead of the electoral process.
UPP Denies Plans to Reintroduce Personal Income Tax, Blasts ABLP Over 'Fake Meme'
The United Progressive Party has firmly denied claims it intends to reintroduce personal income tax, calling the allegation a politically motivated "fake meme" and accusing the ABLP of spreading misinformation during the election campaign.
Hundreds of Young Antiguans Answer Government's Call for Public Works Employment
Hundreds of young Antiguans and Barbudans gathered at the Ministry of Public Works on Monday to apply for public works jobs, with many citing months of unemployment and renewed hope at the prospect of earning. The turnout underscores strong demand for youth employment opportunities as the government pushes to expand economic participation.
Nomination Day Underway: AG Benjamin First ABLP Candidate to File
Attorney General Steadroy "Cutie" Benjamin has become the first ABLP candidate officially nominated on Nomination Day, as the process gets underway simultaneously across all 17 constituencies ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABDF Launches Multi-Nation 'Exercise Daybreak' Ahead of CHOGM
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force will conduct a multi-nation military training exercise called 'Exercise Daybreak' from April 13 to 17, 2026, as part of preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The public is advised that increased military activity across the country is planned and poses no cause for alarm.
Lewis Urges Rural West Voters to 'Stay the Course' Ahead of April 30 Election
Incumbent MP Richard Lewis has called on St. John's Rural West voters to re-elect him on April 30, defending his record and urging supporters to "stay the course" with the United Progressive Party. Lewis made the remarks at the UPP's campaign launch on Sunday night, warning against what he described as past political experimentation in the constituency.
ABLP Honours Five Long-Serving Members at Party Convention
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party honoured five long-serving members with plaques at its Sunday convention, where it also ratified all 17 candidates for the April 30 general election by unanimous acclamation. The event was held ahead of the party's manifesto launch scheduled for April 20.
PM Browne Dismisses UPP Call for Road Bond Probe, Defends Infrastructure Spending
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed a UPP pledge to investigate the government's $100 million road bond, calling the proposal politically driven and questioning why funds he describes as undrawn would warrant a corruption probe. The exchange marks an escalation in campaign rhetoric between the two parties ahead of the April 30 general election.
Independent Candidate Weston Targets NPA Reform and Transparency in St. Paul's Race
Independent candidate Alan "Spotlight" Weston is campaigning in St. Paul's ahead of the April 30 general election on a platform centred on National Parks Authority reform, utility accountability and infrastructure transparency. As reported by Antigua News Room, Weston is running outside the two main parties, citing roads, water supply and cost of living as his core issues.
Browne Warns Against 'Inexperience' as ABLP Eyes Continuity Ahead of April 30 Vote
ABLP leader Gaston Browne has urged voters to back his party for continuity ahead of the April 30 general election, warning that inexperienced leadership poses unacceptable risks for the small island nation. Browne made the appeal at the party's national convention, citing economic recovery, infrastructure investment and job creation as hallmarks of his administration's record.