Barbudans Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Council Election
Barbudans are voting today to fill five vacant seats on the Barbuda Council, in what is seen as a pivotal election for the island’s future.
The Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM), which currently holds a majority on the Council, faces a renewed challenge from the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), returning to the race after boycotting the past two elections. Both parties are fielding five candidates.
At the heart of the contest are sharply contrasting visions: the ABLP promises development-led initiatives, while the BPM remains wary of central government-driven projects.
The BPM’s slate includes Nadia George, Wade Burton, Jacklin Frank, Melanie Beazer, and Nico Anthonio. The ABLP counters with Bonnietha John, Arthur Nibbs, Bernard Christian, Mackiesha Desuza, and Orlando Morris.
Of the Council’s 11 seats, BPM currently holds four and one senatorial appointment. ABLP gains today could signal shifting public sentiment, even if they don’t immediately tip the balance of power.
According to the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission, 1,328 Barbudans are eligible to vote. Polls opened at 7:00 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m., with all voting taking place at Holy Trinity School.
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To you it’s a side show but to those living it, it’s their future and their children’s future in avoiding a corrupt Ablp government
oh shut up! Anybody more corrupt and “BORN RACIST” than Trevor “BROWN PAPERBAG” Walker???????
The Barbuda election always have the same outcome. Barbuda cannot be bought. Deal.with it!
To quote Trevor Walker in addressing Barbudans:
“…and seem to be on a protracted path of
-GAMBLING
-IDLENESS
-SEXUAL PROMISCUITY
-DRUG ABUSE
-ALCOHOL ABUSE
-BADMINDED-NESS
-COVETUOUS-NESS
-SELFISHNESS
-UNPRODUCTIVITY. People don’t want to work
-DECEITFULNESS
-People badminded and just covet other people
-LACK OF RESPECT FOR OTHERS
-LACK OF RESPECT FOR THOSE IN AUTHORITY
Council say work til 4 o’clock or 5 o’clock. You warn go home 10 o’clock
-LAZINESS
-THE LOVE FOR MONEY
-GREEDINESS
And the last one which I find is the most profound for me:
-OUR TURNING AWAY FROM GODLY THINGS”.
~Member of Parliament Trevor Walker