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The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has confirmed four candidates for its upcoming primary election in St George, scheduled for 18 March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media personality Joel Rayne, sports administrator Michael Freeland, former senator Bakisha Francis-James, and public sector worker Salim Browne were approved at a special executive meeting. They outlined their vision and pledged to reclaim the seat for the ABLP.<\/p>

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Registered party members in good standing can vote, with a provisional voter list due by 14 March. Any objections must be resolved before the final list is released on 17 March. Voting takes place at Potters Primary School from 16:00 to 20:00.<\/p>

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The ABLP will also contest the Barbuda Council Elections on 25 March, led by former MP Arthur Nibbs. St George is currently held by United Progressive Party MP Algernon Serpent Watts, who unseated ABLP\u2019s Dean Jonas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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