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Gazette-26th February, 2026

This edition of the Antigua and Barbuda Official Gazette (Vol. XLVI, No. 13, dated 26th February 2026) is dominated by electoral notices related to a by-election in the St. Philip's North constituency, triggered by the resignation of Hon. Sir Robin Yearwood. It also includes two statutory instruments amending tax regulations, corporate liquidation notices, insurance lost policy notices, and a vesting certificate from the Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation.

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Key Highlights

  • A by-election for the St. Philip's North constituency is scheduled for 16th March 2026, following the resignation of Hon. Sir Robin Yearwood; two candidates — Randy St. Clair Baltimore (ABLP) and Alex Howard Browne (UPP) — have been nominated.
  • Two new Statutory Instruments are introduced: amendments to the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax Manufacturers Exemptions Schedule, and a new Revenue Recovery Charge Exemption Order.
  • Novatrust Ltd. is undergoing a voluntary members' winding up, with a final meeting scheduled for 25th March 2025 at Marshall & Co. Law Firm.
  • PBC (Antigua) Limited is in voluntary liquidation, with Grant Thornton acting as liquidator.
  • Voter registration claims and objections for updated electoral lists across all 17 constituencies are open from 4th February to 3rd March 2026.

Statutory Instruments (2)

Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (Manufacturers Exemptions) Regulations – Amendment of Schedule Order, 2026

Ref: No. 20 of 2026

This statutory instrument amends the schedule of manufacturer exemptions under the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax regulations. It is circulated with this Gazette edition and forms part of it. The instrument is 4 pages long and is priced at $1.90.

Government of Antigua and Barbuda

Revenue Recovery Charge (Exemption) Order, 2026

Ref: No. 21 of 2026

This statutory instrument establishes exemptions from the Revenue Recovery Charge. It is circulated with this Gazette edition and forms part of it. The instrument is 5 pages long and is priced at $2.25.

Government of Antigua and Barbuda

Electoral Notices (6)

Writ of By-Election – St. Philip's North Constituency

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

Statement of Persons Nominated – St. Philip's North By-Election (ABLP Candidate)

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

Statement of Persons Nominated – St. Philip's North By-Election (UPP Candidate)

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

Voter Registration Claims and Objections – All Constituencies (Electoral Lists, November 2025)

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)

Notice of Appointment of Returning Officer – St. Philip's North By-Election

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

Form 2 – Notice of Election, St. Philip's North By-Election

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

Government Notices (1)

Vesting Certificate – Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation

The Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation (ECAMC) has published a Vesting Certificate, which is a legal document transferring ownership or title of specified assets to the Corporation. Such certificates are typically issued in connection with the resolution of distressed financial institutions or assets. The full details of the assets being vested were referenced in the Gazette contents but the complete text was not included in the provided excerpt.

Eastern Caribbean Asset Management Corporation (ECAMC)

Company Notices (2)

Voluntary Liquidation – PBC (Antigua) Limited

PBC (Antigua) Limited has entered into voluntary liquidation. Grant Thornton is acting in connection with this liquidation process. Further details of the notice content were indicated in the Gazette contents but the full text was not reproduced in the provided excerpt.

PBC (Antigua) Limited, Grant Thornton

Notice of Final Meeting – Novatrust Ltd. (Voluntary Members' Winding Up)

Novatrust Ltd. is in the process of a voluntary members' winding up under the Companies Act, 1995. A final meeting of the company has been called for Wednesday, 25th March 2025 at 10:00am at Marshall & Co., Ann Rebecca House, Factory Road, St. John's, Antigua, to present the Final Audited Account of the winding up. Members and interested parties are expected to attend.

Novatrust Ltd., Marshall & Co. Law Firm

Insurance Notices (1)

Lost Policies Notice – Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc.

Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc. has published a notice regarding lost insurance policies. This type of notice typically advises the public that certain policy documents have been reported lost and requests that anyone who has found them or has information contact the company. The full details of the specific policies were referenced in the Gazette contents but not fully reproduced in the provided excerpt.

Sagicor Life (Eastern Caribbean) Inc.

This gazette was published by the Ministry of Legal Affairs, Government of Antigua and Barbuda. The original PDF is available at gazette.laws.gov.ag.