Antigua and Barbuda prime minister set to win fourth term in election
Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne is on course to secure a fourth term after his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) won 15 of the 17 parliamentary seats in a snap general election. The opposition United Progressive Party, led by Jamale Pringle, saw only Pringle retain his seat, while Trevor Walker won for the Barbuda People’s Movement in the Barbuda constituency. The election took place amid political instability, economic concerns, and fallout from US visa restrictions affecting the country’s citizenship by investment programme.
- ▪Gaston Browne's ABLP won 15 out of 17 parliamentary seats in the snap general election.
- ▪Jamale Pringle was the only opposition United Progressive Party member to retain his seat.
- ▪Trevor Walker of the Barbuda People’s Movement won the Barbuda constituency.
- ▪The election followed political instability, including defections and a byelection triggered by the killing of MP Asot Michael.
- ▪US visa restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda nationals, linked to concerns over the citizenship by investment programme, were a major campaign issue.
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Gastone Browne told supporters: ‘You have indicated that the Antigua and Barbuda Labour party is the best institution to run this country.’ Photograph: Gregor Fischer/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenGastone Browne told supporters: ‘You have indicated that the Antigua and Barbuda Labour party is the best institution to run this country.’ Photograph: Gregor Fischer/AFP/Getty ImagesAntigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda prime minister set to win fourth term in electionGaston Browne is on course to win 15 of the 17 seats in parliament after calling snap electionNatricia Duncan in Kingston, Elesha George in St John's, and agencies Fri 1 May 2026 06.54 EDTLast modified on Fri 1 May 2026 07.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda,…
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