Antigua and Barbuda prime minister set to win fourth term in election
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Gaston Browne, prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, is poised to secure a fourth term with his Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) projected to win 15 of 17 parliamentary seats in a snap election.
- The opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) suffered a major defeat, with only its leader Jamale Pringle winning a seat, while the Barbuda People’s Movement retained the Barbuda constituency.
- The election occurred amid political instability, shifting party loyalties, and economic concerns driven by global issues like US visa restrictions and rising fuel prices.
- Browne capitalized on recent political opportunities and warned voters against changing leadership during uncertain times, positioning his party as a stable choice.
- Despite US visa suspensions linked to Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship-by-investment program, voters appeared to separate this issue from Browne’s leadership, attributing visa policy control to the US government rather than local authorities.
