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Former UPP Executive Endorses PM Browne Ahead of General Election
Former UPP executive Desmond Charles has endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne days before the general election, saying leadership experience should outweigh party loyalty at the polls. Charles, who describes himself as unaligned, stated he does not believe UPP leader Jamale Pringle is ready to serve as prime minister.
Ex-UPP Official Desmond Charles Backs PM Browne Ahead of April 30 Vote
Former UPP executive member Desmond Charles has publicly endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne ahead of the April 30 general election, arguing that Browne's experience makes him the most capable leader to steer Antigua and Barbuda forward. Charles also stated that UPP Political Leader Jamale Pringle is not yet prepared for the role of Prime Minister.
ABLP's Freeland Condemns Campaign Banner Vandalism in Potters Ahead of April 30 Vote
ABLP St. George candidate Michael Freeland has condemned the tearing down of a campaign banner in Potters following a UPP rally, calling it the latest in a series of vandalism incidents targeting his campaign materials. The incident comes as both parties ramp up activity ahead of the April 30 general election.
PM Browne Tours Booby Alley Housing Project, Praises China Partnership
Prime Minister Gaston Browne toured the Booby Alley Housing Project alongside Chinese Ambassador Jiang Wei, praising the progress of the China-funded development set to deliver approximately 150 modern homes to the Point community. The project, part of a broader urban renewal effort, is expected to be completed later this year.
ABEC Chairman Addresses Nation as Antigua and Barbuda Prepares for General Elections
ABEC Chairman Ambassador Arthur G.B. Thomas has delivered remarks on video as Antigua and Barbuda presses forward with preparations for the upcoming general elections. The statement underscores the commission's active role in overseeing the electoral process.
ABEC Chairman Calls for Dignity and Order Ahead of April 30 General Elections
ABEC Chairman Arthur G.B. Thomas has called on citizens to exercise dignity, discipline, and strict adherence to the law during the April 30 general elections, while reminding voters that valid identification cards are required to cast a ballot.
Freeland Eyes 1,500 Non-Voters as Key to Winning St. George on April 30
ABLP candidate Michael Freeland says approximately 1,500 voters who did not cast ballots in the 2023 general election could determine the result in St. George on April 30, and claims his months-long outreach campaign has been focused on mobilising that group. Freeland asserts he has personally engaged with more than 5,000 eligible voters across the constituency ahead of the poll.
St. John's Rural East Unemployment Drops from 37% to 7%, Minister Browne Says
Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne says unemployment in St. John's Rural East has fallen from 37% to 7% since 2018, crediting job placement programmes and education initiatives including the 'Second Chance' scheme. Browne made the announcement ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP Accuses UPP of Orchestrating Fabricated Letter Scandal Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has accused the United Progressive Party of orchestrating a disinformation campaign involving a fabricated letter and anonymous website targeting the government. The ABLP says the UPP's denial is undermined by its simultaneous promotion of the letter's contents, and warns the matter has implications for Antigua and Barbuda's international reputation.
UPP's Pringle Vows Major Sports Complex and Youth Drive at Campaign Rally
UPP candidate Jamale Pringle has pledged to build the Sir Vivian Richards Sports and Entertainment Complex at North Sound if elected, promising an 8,000-seat football stadium, an indoor arena, a track and field facility, and an aquatic centre. The announcement came at a party rally ahead of the April 30 general election, as reported by Antigua News Room.
Turner Hosts Pares Village Meet-and-Greet Ahead of April 30 Election
ABLP candidate Rawdon Turner hosted a community meet-and-greet in Pares Village on Thursday, engaging St Peter constituents on issues ranging from road conditions to youth opportunities ahead of the April 30 general election. Residents described the interaction as open and attentive, according to Antigua.news.
PM Browne and Chinese Ambassador Tour Near-Complete Booby Alley Housing Project
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Chinese Ambassador Her Excellency Jiang Wei toured the near-complete Booby Alley Housing Project at Point, a development expected to significantly transform the surrounding community.
Letter: UPP Sports Complex Proposal Raises Questions Over Cost and Funding
A published letter is questioning the United Progressive Party's AI-generated sports complex proposal, arguing it could cost billions with no clear funding plan, while drawing a contrast with the ABLP's announced Cricket West Indies High-Performance Campus at Coolidge.
UPP Accused of Circulating Fabricated Letter Linked to Fictitious Organisation
A letter circulating on an anonymous website and linked to a fictitious organisation has been called out as fabricated, with Antigua News Room accusing the United Progressive Party of knowingly amplifying the document despite clear errors — including the naming of a U.S. Ambassador who left her post years ago. The controversy has raised fresh questions about the UPP's campaign conduct ahead of elections.
PM Browne Dismisses UPP Sports Complex Proposal as AI-Generated 'Fairy Tale'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Sports Minister Daryll Matthew have dismissed a proposed multi-billion dollar sports complex circulating online as an AI-generated image with no credible policy backing, as political tensions rise ahead of the April 30 general election.
Works Minister Vows Road Construction Will Accelerate After General Election
Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne says road construction will intensify after the April 30 general election, backed by a planned $100 million loan and an already-expanded contractor and equipment base. She dismissed claims that the current surge in roadworks is tied solely to the election cycle.
Irish Ambassador Opens 'Entangled Islands' Exhibition at Government House in Week-Long Cultural Exchange
Ireland's Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda, John Concannon, is leading a week-long cultural delegation to open the 'Entangled Islands' exhibition at the newly renovated Government House, exploring four centuries of shared and complex history between Ireland and the Caribbean.
ABLP Candidate Promises Water Relief for St. George Communities After Decades of Shortages
ABLP candidate Michael Freeland has pledged that communities in St. George enduring decades-long water shortages could see improvements within a year, citing new pipelines and increased national water production as key drivers of change ahead of the April 30 general election.
ABLP's Rawdon Turner Opens PARES Community Centre in St. Peter
ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner has opened the PARES Community Centre in Pares Village, describing the facility as a symbol of his commitment to youth development and long-term investment in the constituency.
Turner Opens Pares Community Centre to Expand Digital Access and Youth Support
A new community centre in Pares, opened by ABLP St. Peter candidate Rawdon Turner, will provide residents with internet access, printing services, and academic support resources. The facility aims to serve students, job seekers, and small business operators in the village.