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Randy Baltimore Retains St. Philip's North for ABLP in 2026 General Election
Randy Baltimore has retained the St. Philip's North constituency for the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party, defeating UPP challenger Alex Browne in Thursday's General Election. Early projections show Baltimore secured a comfortable lead in the race.
Trevor Walker Retains Barbuda Seat for BPM
Incumbent Trevor Walker has retained the Barbuda parliamentary seat for the Barbuda People's Movement, defeating ABLP candidate Kendra Beazer by a margin of 616 votes to 391. The result secures continued BPM representation in Barbuda.
Walker Retains Barbuda Seat with 60% of Vote as BPM Dominates
Trevor Walker has retained his Barbuda constituency seat for the Barbuda People's Movement, winning over 60% of the vote in Thursday's General Elections. The ABLP was unable to make significant inroads as Barbudans decisively backed their long-standing representative.
Gaston Browne Wins City West Seat
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has secured the City West constituency seat, according to Antigua News Room. Further details are expected to follow.
PM Gaston Browne Wins St. John's City West for Seventh Consecutive Time
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has won the St. John's City West constituency in Thursday's General Elections, securing 80% of the vote for his seventh consecutive victory in the seat.
Ballot Boxes Arrive from All Saints Secondary as Election Day Counting Gets Underway
Ballot boxes from All Saints Secondary School have arrived at their counting centre as Election Day counting gets underway in Antigua and Barbuda. Excitement is mounting in what has been billed as a competitive race in the All Saints East and St. Luke Constituency.
Walker Leads Beazer in Early Barbuda Vote Count
Early vote counts in Barbuda show incumbent Trevor Walker of the BPM leading ABLP candidate Kendra Beazer 128 to 78 in box 1, as counting continues following the close of polls.
Ballot Boxes Delivered to St. John's City East Counting Centre as Vote Tally Begins
Ballot boxes from St. John's City East have arrived at the final counting centre, with election officials preparing to begin the vote tally. The results will play a role in determining the future of the constituency and the nation.
Polls Close Across Antigua and Barbuda After Dramatic Election Day Finish
Polls have closed across Antigua and Barbuda following a high-turnout Election Day, capped by a last-second vote cast in All Saints East and St. Luke. Results are expected within hours, determining whether the ABLP or UPP will form the next government.
Polls Close Across Antigua and Barbuda as Vote Count Begins
Polls have closed across Antigua and Barbuda after a smooth general election day, with counting now underway to determine whether Prime Minister Gaston Browne will win an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in office. Results are expected overnight and into Friday morning.
Campaign Billboards Come Down as Antigua and Barbuda Polls Near Closing
Campaign billboards were dismantled across Antigua and Barbuda as polls in the April 30 general election entered their final 30 minutes, with polling stations set to close at 6:00 p.m. ahead of the count to determine the next government.
CIWiL Congratulates Five Women Contesting Antigua and Barbuda's 2026 General Election
Caribbean Women in Leadership (CIWiL) Antigua and Barbuda has congratulated five women candidates contesting the 2026 general election, spanning both major parties and an independent run. The organisation highlighted their participation as essential to advancing democracy and representation.
OAS Observer Mission Reports Orderly Voter Turnout on Election Day
The OAS Electoral Observation Mission has reported a smooth and orderly Election Day in Antigua and Barbuda, with a calm and steady flow of voters at polling stations during the first half of voting. Mission Chief Maricarmen Plata is encouraging all eligible citizens to cast their ballots before polls close at 6pm.
Voter Turnout Builds Steadily at Villa Primary on Election Day
Villa Primary, the main polling station for St. John's City West, is seeing a steady surge in voter turnout as both morning and afternoon crowds show up on Election Day. According to Antigua.news, activity has been strong since the early hours.
Ambassador Pilgrim Outlines Vision for Antigua and Barbuda's National Renaissance
Ambassador Dr. Clarence E. Pilgrim outlines a sweeping vision for Antigua and Barbuda's national development, arguing that peace, institutional strength, and regional cooperation form the foundation of the country's ongoing Renaissance. The opinion piece, as reported by Antigua.news, highlights key advances in education, infrastructure, governance, and global diplomacy as evidence of deliberate and sustained progress.
Antigua and Barbuda Delegation Heads to UN for Global Education Summit
A five-member Antigua and Barbuda delegation, comprising senior education officials and youth leaders, is participating in the Transforming Global Education Summit at the United Nations on May 1st. The delegation will represent the country across multiple panel discussions focused on education reform for Small Island Developing States.
Sanders: Caribbean Stands Firm on Law as Venezuela Brooch Row Exposes Deeper Dispute
Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders argues that the controversy over a Venezuelan official wearing a brooch depicting Essequibo as part of Venezuela is not a matter of personal attire but of state conduct, and that CARICOM's firm response upholds the integrity of ongoing International Court of Justice proceedings. The commentary, as reported by Antigua News Room, calls on all parties to match their stated commitment to international law with actions consistent with it.
UPP Leader Pringle Casts Ballot, Urges High Turnout Ahead of Election Results
UPP leader Jamale Pringle cast his ballot Thursday in Antigua and Barbuda's general election, urging strong voter turnout and declaring confidence that his party will emerge victorious. Pringle outlined economic issues including the cost of living, road conditions and water shortages as top priorities for the party's first 100 days in office.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranks 154th in Global AI Readiness Index, Report Finds
Antigua and Barbuda has been ranked 154th out of 195 countries in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index published by Oxford Insights, placing it among the lower tier of CARICOM nations. The region's scores reveal stronger digital infrastructure than national AI strategy or applied AI development.
Antigua and Barbuda Ranks 154th in Global AI Readiness as Region Lags Behind
Antigua and Barbuda has been ranked 154th out of 195 countries in the 2025 Government AI Readiness Index, with CARICOM as a whole showing stronger digital infrastructure than coherent national AI strategies. Jamaica is the only regional member state to place within the global top 100.