Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has issued a Writ of By-Election for the St. Philip's North constituency following the resignation of Hon. Sir Robin Yearwood on 18th February 2026, which vacated his seat in the House of Representatives. Nominations were held on 25th February 2026 at Willikies Primary School, with the poll set for 16th March 2026 and the Writ to be returned by 17th March 2026. The by-election is being conducted in accordance with Section 41(3) of the Constitution.
Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission, Sir Rodney Williams (Governor General), Sir Robin Yearwood, King Charles III
Randy St. Clair Baltimore, a Customs Officer from Willikies Village, has been officially nominated as the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) candidate for the St. Philip's North by-election on 25th February 2026. His nomination was proposed by Fitzgerald Oliver Lewis and seconded by Lydia Greenaway Philip, with eight assentors supporting the nomination.
Randy St. Clair Baltimore, Fitzgerald Oliver Lewis, Lydia Greenaway Philip, Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission
Alex Howard Browne, a Hotelier from Piccadilly, has been officially nominated as the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for the St. Philip's North by-election on 25th February 2026. His nomination was proposed by Arlene Thomas nee Browne and seconded by Ainsworth Samuel D. Grant, with eight assentors supporting the nomination.
Alex Howard Browne, Arlene Thomas nee Browne, Ainsworth Samuel D. Grant, United Progressive Party (UPP), Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has published updated electoral lists for persons who applied to be registered as voters during November 2025, posted across all 17 constituencies. Citizens may file claims or objections with their respective Registration Officers on or before 3rd March 2026, between 9am and 4pm. Lists have been posted at community locations such as supermarkets, clinics, police stations, and party offices across Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission, Sally Ann Browne (Registration Officer, St. John's City West), Dave Browne (Registration Officer, St. John's City East), Steve Henry (Registration Officer, St. John's City South), Veronica Joseph (Registration Officer, St. John's Rural West)
A Returning Officer has been formally appointed for the St. Philip's North by-election. This appointment is made in connection with the by-election scheduled for 16th March 2026 to fill the seat vacated by Hon. Sir Robin Yearwood. The full details of the appointee were referenced in the Gazette contents but the complete text was not included in the provided excerpt.
Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission
This is the formal Notice of Election (Form 2) for the St. Philip's North by-election, providing official public notice of the election to be held on 16th March 2026. It is issued under the Representation of the People Act, Cap. 379. The full text of this notice was referenced in the Gazette contents but not fully reproduced in the provided excerpt.
Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission