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Prime Minister appoints youngest senator in historic move

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has appointed 10 new senators. Among them is 22-year-old Youth Ambassador Shaquan O’Neil. As a result, he becomes the youngest senator appointed to the Upper House in Antigua and Barbuda’s history. Among the new senators is Kendra Beazer. She unsuccessfully contested the Barbuda seat for the ABLP in the April 30 […]

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Prime Minister Mitchell Congratulates Browne on Re-election Victory

Prime Minister Hon. Dickon Mitchell extended congratulations to Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne. He did so following Browne’s re-election in Antigua and Barbuda. Notably, the Government of Grenada issued warm congratulations. They praised Browne’s success in securing a fourth term. This followed the general elections held on April 30. In addition, Prime Minister Mitchell sent […]

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Prime Minister mourns Philbert Mason’s passing

Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has expressed deep sympathy to the Mason family. He offered condolences on behalf of the Government and people of Antigua and Barbuda. He described Philbert Mason as a compatriot, friend, and comrade. In addition, he extended support to the grieving family during this time. Mason is widely remembered for his […]

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Prime Minister: Concert Shooting Not Political, Vows Crackdown

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has condemned the weekend shooting near a political rally in St John’s. He stressed the violence was criminal, not political. First, Browne said he was “deeply concerned” about the early morning incident on Sunday. The shooting happened near a public concert hosted by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party. However, he […]

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Prime Minister Browne defends $100M road works reserve

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the surge in road construction is not election-season posturing. He spoke on the Browne and Browne program via Pointe Broadcasting Network on Saturday. Moreover, Browne said the projects mark a historic first for Antigua and Barbuda. Multiple road works are happening simultaneously in every community. He acknowledged public scrutiny over […]

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Prime Minister Browne Says Villa Teens’ Deaths Not Gang-Related

Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed that the recent deaths of two Villa teenagers were not gang-related. He said he has been briefed on the inquest findings. However, Browne will wait for an official police update before sharing further details. The victims, 17-year-old Omarie Lewis and 18-year-old Brianna Clarke, were found unresponsive outside their Villa home […]

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Prime Minister Invites Observers Ahead of Election Announcement

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has written to three groups to observe the next general election. Notably, he contacted CARICOM, the OAS, and the Commonwealth Secretariat. In his letters, Browne said he plans to announce the election date on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Therefore, preparations for the vote are already underway. Moreover, Browne said the government […]

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Prime Minister Browne to Announce Election Date Tomorrow

Prime Minister Browne to Announce Election Date Tomorrow Prime Minister Gaston Browne will announce the general election date on Tuesday night. He made the announcement over the weekend on the Browne and Browne radio programme. He told listeners they “will not have to wait much longer” for the official date. Meanwhile, the Antigua and Barbuda […]

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Prime Minister Sets April 1 Dissolution, Elections Loom

Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced that Parliament will dissolve on April 1, 2026. He made the announcement during a parliamentary sitting, setting the stage for a snap general election. As a result, the election will take place well before the 2028 constitutional deadline. Browne told Parliament that he will soon decide when to issue the […]

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Prime Minister Browne Supports School Tree Project During Visit

Prime Minister Gaston Browne visited Grace Christian Academy on Thursday morning. During the visit, he donated funds to support a student tree-planting project. The visit followed a request from a Grade One teacher. The class had been studying national leaders in Social Studies. Therefore, the teacher invited the Prime Minister to meet the students. Browne […]

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