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Guyanese President Ali Congratulates PM Browne on Fourth-Term Election Win
Guyanese President Irfaan Ali has congratulated Prime Minister Gaston Browne on his fourth-term election victory, pledging continued cooperation on shared Caribbean regional priorities. Ali described the result as a decisive win reflecting the confidence of the Antiguan and Barbudan people in Browne's leadership.
UPP Chair Isaac Defends Party Campaign, Disputes 'Poor Performance' Verdict After Election Rout
UPP Chair Gisele Isaac has rejected claims by political analyst Audley Phillip that internal disarray and high-profile defections were responsible for the party's heavy defeat at the April 30 general election. Isaac defended the party's campaign as credible and responsible, arguing that voter choices — not campaign failures — determined the outcome.
Anthony Smith Thanks All Saints West Constituents Following Election Victory
Anthony Smith has thanked residents of All Saints West for their support following his election victory, declaring the result a shared achievement and pledging continued commitment to the constituency. The newly elected representative personally travelled through the area to deliver his message directly to constituents.
PM Browne to Lead Community Thank-You Walk Through St John's City West
Prime Minister Gaston Browne will lead a thank-you walk through St John's City West this Saturday, starting at 14:00 at the ABLP branch office, as reported by Antigua News Room. The event is aimed at expressing appreciation for public support and strengthening community engagement.
Antigua and Barbuda Represented at UN Education Summit in New York
Chevaughn Burton of the Ministry of Education represented Antigua and Barbuda at the Transforming Global Education Summit at UN Headquarters in New York on May 1, 2026. The country's efforts in disaster risk resilience for education were highlighted at the global forum.
Cuban President Congratulates PM Browne on Re-Election Victory
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has formally congratulated Prime Minister Gaston Browne on his re-election, reaffirming Cuba's commitment to strengthening ties between the two Caribbean nations. The letter, dated 1 May from Havana, highlighted cooperation, solidarity and longstanding friendship as pillars of the bilateral relationship.
T&T Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar Congratulates Browne on 'Decisive' Fourth Term
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has congratulated PM Gaston Browne on securing what she called a "decisive fourth term," praising the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party's commanding electoral victory.
Turner Records Largest Victory Margin in General Election
Rawdon Turner recorded the largest victory margin in this year's general election, winning his seat by 1,263 votes, while several other constituencies produced razor-thin results. Prime Minister Gaston Browne was among the top performers, winning by 1,032 votes.
Trinidad's Opposition Leader Congratulates PM Browne on Election Win
Trinidad and Tobago Opposition Leader Penny Beckles has congratulated Prime Minister Gaston Browne and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party on their general election victory, calling for continued Caribbean unity and partnership. Her message adds to a growing chorus of regional congratulations following Browne's decisive win.
Turner Posts Largest Victory Margin in National General Election
Rawdon Turner recorded the largest margin of victory in this year's general election, winning his constituency by 1,263 votes, according to Antigua.news. The results ranged from commanding leads to razor-thin finishes, with Kiz Johnson claiming the narrowest win at just 41 votes.
Antiguan Youth Leader Kristine Louisa Named Caribbean Young Person of the Month
Antiguan youth leader and National Youth Ambassador Kristine Louisa, 23, has been named Caribbean Young Person of the Month for May by the Caribbean Youth Spotlight Series, recognising her work in youth empowerment, education, and community development. As founder of the Hopeful Hearts Foundation and a final-year medical student, Louisa has emerged as one of the region's prominent young voices.
CARICOM Observers Declare Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 General Elections Peaceful and Credible
A six-member CARICOM Election Observer Mission has declared Antigua and Barbuda's April 30, 2026 General Elections peaceful, orderly and credibly administered, covering 182 of 185 polling stations across 16 constituencies. The mission commended electoral staff, the police and political parties for their professionalism throughout the process.
Antigua and Barbuda to Hold Ministerial Swearing-In Ceremony on May 5
Antigua and Barbuda is set to hold a ministerial swearing-in ceremony on May 5 at the AUA Conference Centre, hosted by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams following the recent general election.
Grenada PM Congratulates Gaston Browne on Historic Fourth-Term Election Victory
Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has congratulated Gaston Browne on winning a historic fourth term following Antigua and Barbuda's April 30 general elections. Mitchell reaffirmed Grenada's commitment to strengthening regional cooperation through the OECS and CARICOM.
Commonwealth Observers Praise Transparent Antigua Polls, Flag Media Polarisation
The Commonwealth Observer Group has described Antigua and Barbuda's 2026 General Elections as transparent, peaceful, and well administered, while raising concerns about media polarisation and calling for stronger campaign finance regulations.
Jamaica's Holness Congratulates PM Browne on Historic Fourth Consecutive Election Win
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has congratulated Prime Minister Gaston Browne on winning a fourth consecutive term, as the ABLP secured a landslide victory with 15 parliamentary seats. Browne is now the longest-serving Prime Minister in Antigua and Barbuda's history.
Pringle Returns as Parliament's Sole UPP Voice, Vows to Hold the Line for His Party
UPP leader Jamale Pringle has been re-elected as MP for All Saints East and St. Luke, returning as the sole United Progressive Party voice in Parliament after a closely contested race against ABLP's Lamin Newton.
Newly Elected St. Mary's South MP Dwayne George Calls Victory Over Shugy Simon 'Electrifying'
Newly elected St. Mary's South MP Dwayne George has described his victory over popular incumbent Kelvin 'Shugy' Simon as 'electrifying,' crediting the win to hard work and determination. The economist-turned-politician spoke with Antigua.news about his campaign and the road ahead.
St. Mary's South MP-Elect George Pledges Swift Action on Constituency Projects
First-time MP-elect Dwayne George has pledged to move swiftly on constituency development projects following his ABLP victory in St. Mary's South during the April 30 general election. George cited strong support in Bolans as key to his win and outlined plans for infrastructure upgrades across the constituency.
Matthew Pledges Immediate Action on Community Centre and Park in St. John's Rural South
Re-elected MP Daryll Matthew has pledged to immediately begin planning for two major projects in St. John's Rural South — a community centre in the Radio Range area and the development of Tyndale Park — while continuing ongoing road improvement works.