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Extraordinary Gazette No. 11

No. 11-Extraordinary 19th February, 2026-Editor’s Final Draft (..Final..)

This is an Extraordinary edition of the Antigua and Barbuda Official Gazette published on February 19th, 2026, containing a single notice from the Office of the Governor-General. The edition announces a Writ of By-Election for the constituency of St. Philip's North, triggered by the resignation of the Honourable Sir Robin Yearwood on February 18th, 2026. The by-election is scheduled to be held on March 16th, 2026.

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Key Highlights

  • A by-election has been called for the constituency of St. Philip's North following the resignation of sitting member Sir Robin Yearwood on February 18th, 2026.
  • The by-election is scheduled to be held on March 16th, 2026, well within the constitutionally mandated 120-day window.
  • Nomination of candidates will take place on February 25th, 2026 at Willikies Primary School.
  • Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams has issued the formal Writ of By-Election, commanding the Returning Officer to conduct the election according to law.
  • The Writ is to be returned on March 17th, 2026, the day after the poll is taken.

Electoral Notices (1)

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

Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams has issued a Writ of By-Election for the constituency of St. Philip's North, following the resignation of the Honourable Sir Robin Yearwood on February 18th, 2026, which vacated his seat in the House of Representatives. The nomination of candidates is set for February 25th, 2026 at Willikies Primary School, and the by-election poll is scheduled for March 16th, 2026. The Writ is to be returned on March 17th, 2026. This process is being conducted in accordance with Section 41(3) of the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda, which requires a by-election to be held within 120 days of a seat becoming vacant.

Charles the Third (King of Antigua and Barbuda), Sir Rodney Williams (Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda), Sir Robin Yearwood (Resigned Member of House of Representatives), Returning Officer for the Constituency of St. Philip's North, Willikies Primary School

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.