The United Progressive Party (UPP) is set to formally ratify the 16 candidates who will represent the party in the upcoming general election, expected later this month. According to Antigua.news, delegates to the General Council will convene tonight, Monday, April 7, at Freedom Hall to accept nominations from all constituency branches.
Four sitting Members of Parliament are among those seeking re-election, joined by a mix of returning caretakers and first-time party candidates. The full slate, as reported by Antigua.news, is as follows:
Jamale Pringle, All Saints East & St. Luke; Harold Lovell, All Saints West; Alex Browne, St. Phillip's North; Sherfield Bowen, St. Phillip's South; Johnathon Joseph, St. Mary's North; Kelvin Simon, St. Mary's South; Ashworth Azille, St. John's Rural East; Richard Lewis, St. John's Rural West; Malaka Parker, St. John's Rural North; Emanuel Peters, St. John's Rural South; Pearl Quinn-Williams, St. John's City East; Alister Thomas, St. John's City West; Adrian Williams, St. John's City South; George Wehner, St. Peter; Franz deFreitas, St. Paul; and Kelton Dalso, St. George.
Tonight's ratification meeting will also set the stage for the UPP's official campaign launch, scheduled for Sunday, April 12, in Rural West. The launch will be held under the theme "Ignite" and will feature a performance by gospel artiste Bridget Blucher.
