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PM Browne Dismisses Legal Challenge Against MP Baltimore as 'Frivolous'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has branded a High Court petition challenging the election of newly elected MP Randy Baltimore as "frivolous," declaring it will not prevent Baltimore's swearing-in. Browne made the remarks on the Browne and Browne programme following Baltimore's victory in the St. Philip's North by-election.
PM Browne Says He's Giving UPP Time to Organise Before General Elections
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he is giving the opposition UPP time to organise before general elections, which he confirmed are expected within a 90-day window. Browne argued that a stronger opposition benefits governance, even as he criticised the party's current internal divisions.
ABLP Names Donna Chaia as Third Vice Chair Ahead of General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has named Donna Chaia as Third Vice Chair, with Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirming the appointment as part of the party's push to complete its executive structure ahead of general elections.
ABLP Names Kendra Beazer as Barbuda Candidate, Browne Calls Him a 'Unifier'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has officially endorsed Kendra Beazer as the ABLP's candidate for Barbuda, calling him a 'unifier' who can end political fragmentation on the sister island. Browne made the announcement on his radio programme, framing the selection as part of a broader generational shift in Barbudan leadership.
ABLP Convention to Put Party in 'State of Readiness' for General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party will use its April 12 convention to finalise candidates and fill leadership vacancies, as Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the party is moving into a 'state of readiness' for the next general election.
Baltimore's Swearing-In Delayed by Court Challenge Over Public Officer Status
The swearing-in of St. Philip's North representative-elect Randy Baltimore has been postponed after a UPP official filed a court petition arguing Baltimore was still a public officer at the time of his nomination. Prime Minister Browne and Senior Counsel Anthony Astaphan have both dismissed the challenge as frivolous.
Baltimore Swearing-In Deferred to Friday After Election Petition Filed
The swearing-in of St. Philip's North MP-elect Randy Baltimore has been postponed to Friday after a UPP official filed an election petition in the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court alleging Baltimore was ineligible to contest last Monday's by-election. Prime Minister Gaston Browne dismissed the petition as frivolous and confirmed the ceremony will proceed as planned.
PM Browne Announces Tax Relief, Wage Increases to Combat Rising Cost of Living
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies, a five percent interim wage increase for public servants, and a raise in the national minimum wage as the government seeks to ease the cost of living.
PM Browne Announces Two Rounds of ABST Relief in April and August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies, scheduled for April and August, alongside a minimum wage increase and a five percent interim salary hike for public servants. The measures form part of the government's broader response to rising cost-of-living pressures.
PM Browne Announces Second ABST Relief Round Planned for August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has confirmed two rounds of ABST relief on food and school supplies planned for April and August, alongside a five percent interim public servant salary increase and a rise in the national minimum wage from EC$9.00 to EC$11.50 per hour. The measures form part of the government's broader response to rising cost-of-living pressures facing households in Antigua and Barbuda.
Women Bear Disproportionate Burden of Global Water Crisis, Commentary Argues
As the world observes World Water Day 2026 under the theme "Water and Gender," a commentary published by Antigua News Room highlights how over one billion women lack access to safely managed drinking water, while remaining largely excluded from the decisions that govern it.
Opinion: Antiguan Millennials Must Shed Political Apathy Before the Next Election
Local commentator Kelly-Jean James, writing for Antigua News Room, calls on Antiguan millennials to shed political apathy and engage meaningfully with the democratic process ahead of an election expected within 89 days.
ABEC Launches Voter ID Replacement Programme Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has launched a structured programme to replace expired voter identification cards, with services available at constituency registration units Monday through Friday. ABEC is urging all eligible voters to complete the process ahead of anticipated electoral activities.
Antigua and Barbuda Consulate Launches Youth Diaspora Initiative in New York
The Antigua and Barbuda Consulate General in New York has launched a diaspora youth initiative led by Ambassador Walton Webson, with a Networking Mixer planned for March 25 at Jumeika Grand Restaurant on Lexington Avenue. The event aims to connect young nationals in the United States with government representatives and opportunities to contribute to national development.
PM Browne Warns Political Rivals of Legal Action, Cites Unbeaten Defamation Record
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has reaffirmed his unbeaten record in defamation cases and warned political rivals, including former opposition leader Harold Lovell, that he is prepared to pursue further legal action over false statements. Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Mr. Browne cited past cases and said any damages awarded would be donated.
PM Browne Touts Unbeaten Defamation Record, Vows to Pursue Harold Lovell Next
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has declared he has never lost a defamation case and named former UPP leader Harold Lovell as his next legal target, vowing to donate any court-awarded winnings. The remarks came during his weekly radio show, where his legal team also disclosed a service-of-process complication in his ongoing lawsuit over the Alfa Nero super-yacht.
PM Browne: 150 Booby Alley Condos to Be Handed Over by August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says up to 150 condominium units at the Booby Alley redevelopment will be handed over to Point area residents by August, following completion of construction and landscaping work. The PM also outlined progress on several other national projects, including a cruise facility, a Barbuda hotel development, and road resurfacing on All Saints Road.
Browne Announces 150 Condo Units for Booby Alley Residents by August
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Booby Alley housing development will deliver 150 condominium units to Point area residents by August, as his government presses ahead with a broader slate of infrastructure and development projects across Antigua and Barbuda.
Electoral Commission Outlines Voter ID Replacement Process Ahead of Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has outlined the process, requirements, and operating hours for its ongoing voter ID replacement programme, urging all eligible citizens with expired identification cards to visit their constituency registration unit.
PM Browne Claims 55% Support in ABLP Internal Poll, Leads Pringle and Lovell
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has cited internal ABLP polling showing him at 55% public support for national leadership, far ahead of UPP leader Jamale Pringle at 15% and former leader Harold Lovell at 5%. Browne also pointed to a recent by-election win and regional polling commentary as signs that conditions may favour an early election.