Coates makes way for Lovell to contest All Saints West seat; Pringle expresses appreciation to both

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Coates makes way for Lovell to contest All Saints West seat; Pringle expresses appreciation to both- CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP

Barbara Coates, the United Progressive Party (UPP) Caretaker for All Saints West (ASW), has withdrawn from the upcoming election slate and made way for Harold Lovell to fill that position in a move that was fully endorsed by Political Leader Jamale Pringle, the ASW Branch, and influential constituents on Thursday night, August 7, 2025.

The transfer follows Coates’ consultation with her Executive and campaign team and her subsequent proposal to MP Pringle that the veteran Lovell replace her.

A constituent of ASW, himself, Lovell had been fending off requests from a wide cross-section of voters to throw his hat back into the political ring from which he retired in January 2023. However, after a great deal of introspection and consultation, he said, he yielded to Coates’ request, and his return was enthusiastically welcomed at the night’s event.

The Political Leader said he is very happy to have Lovell back, and he praised him for answering the call to serve – even though, he admitted, he had hoped to have him do so in another constituency. He commended Lovell’s decades of service and his undisputed loyalty to the UPP, noting that his experience and knowledge are assets not only to the Party but to the Country.

MP Pringle expressed confidence that the two sister-constituencies – Lovell’s All Saints West and his All Saints East & St. Luke – would be in the winning column next election.

The Political Leader also expressed gratitude to Coates for the time she invested as Caretaker and her success in holding the Party Branch together over the past year. Further, he said, her decision to concede her position on the slate speaks to Coates’ unselfish nature and is an admirable demonstration of putting the Party ahead of self.

Coates will remain active in the ASW constituency by serving on the Branch Executive and as a member of Lovell’s campaign team.

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35 COMMENTS

  1. Great move!!! Get the ship back on track Lovell. You the know the ABLP singers will sing but ignore them.

  2. Too little too late. The current problem of the UPP is its leadership. Harold Lovell should have never resigned as leader of the party when he did. It is very unfortunate how the political career of Lovell is moving.

  3. Nothing done in two terms of politics. The party politics and our interests are not the same.
    CHANGE IS NOT TO BE AFRAID OF…

  4. Great fucking move. ABLP fraid Lovell Lakka monkey fraid gun that is why dem always thief he. Ah now them go spend money in that constituency it’s the only way dem can bang he

  5. LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯 LOVELL IS A SPENT FORCE 🎯

    One loser making way for the BIGGEST LOSER.

  8. TURN UP THE HEAT!!!! Well well well, this is one for the books! What’s next? Baldwin Spencer going to return to contest Gaston Browne? Better UPP just end themselves

  9. It has gotten so bad for the United Progressive Party? A retiree has to take over the seat! No competition for a man like Anthony Smith or even a party like ABLP. Let’s remember that UPP isn’t even a party. It’s a comedy group. What’s next one their show after this?

  10. There comes trouble again with in the UPP, need why they didn’t try to someone from one of the college with fresh thinking,and good idea, everyone already use to Harold Lovell….

  12. When this ABLP Regime falls and believe me it will, it’s going to be wailing and gnashing of teeth but it will be true liberation for Antigua and 🇦🇬 Barbuda. With the announcement that Lovell is back you can just anticipate their corrupt machinery going into overdrive but every machine has a lifespan

  13. Well well what ah man.. he nah hav no shame, lub fu lose boiiii….😂 😂
    Let’s see what his “dew” season will bring him 👍🏼…

  15. That’s a great strategic move by honorable Harrold Lovel and I know he will be successful in getting rid of the Gaston Browne liar, deceiver, cheat, fraud, crook, swindler, and tricksterand his dumpsters.

  16. Have this man no shame. “Lovell who retired from politics in January 2023, revealed he had been under steady pressure from voters to return” how many times is he going to use this line. Who are the voters? They must be doing this to make a fool of you.
    What I want to know is what happens to Pringle now? Is there going to be a leadership struggle now?

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  18. Gaston Browne is the person you’re calling a liar, a deceiver, a cheat, a fraud, a crook, a swindler, a trickster? And by the way, who are his dumpsters? The person who live on all of these words you place here is Harold Lovell. 11 years ago, where was Antigua? In financial crisis, with companies like bargain center owing millions in taxes. And who was our financial minister? The one and only, Lovell. Now under the Browne administration Antigua can stand as an economic powerhouse. Sooo General Public, be careful what you say. Harold Lovell is back because UPP is going under.

  20. There comes trouble again with in the UPP, need why they didn’t try to someone from one of the college with fresh thinking, and good idea, everyone already use to Harold Lovell.

  21. Great move, Get the ship back on track Lovell. You the know the ABLP choir will sing but ignore them.

  22. Too little too late. The current problem of the UPP is its leadership. Harold Lovell should have never resigned as leader of the party when he did. It is very unfortunate how the political career of Lovell is moving.

  23. Mr. Pringle sad to say but you just signed your death warrant. Put on your armor because their knives are being sharpened and there is a bulls-eye on your back.

    Another thing…..

    So when the story broke that Harold was returning and he came out and said that he wasn’t…..clearly he lied. So he re-started his political career with a lie. Not a very good way to start.

  24. When this ABLP Regime falls and believe me it will, it’s going to be wailing and gnashing of teeth, but it will be true liberation for Antigua and Barbuda. With the announcement that Lovell is back you can just anticipate their corrupt machinery going into overdrive, but every machine has a lifespan.

  27. Perfect move. ABLP fraid Lovell Lakka monkey fraid gun that is why dem always thief he. Ah now them go spend money in that constituency it’s the only way dem can bang he

  28. Mr. Pringle sad to say but you just signed your death warrant. Put on your armor because their knives are being sharpened and there is a bullseye on your back.

  29. Yall see the man sleeping in the picture up there, right? even UPP excitements are boring. sleep on the stupidity sir! thanks for that picture Antigua.news

  30. So, when the story broke that Harold was returning and he came out and said that he wasn’t clearly, he lied. So, he re-started his political career with a lie. Well can’t be surprised cause UPP is a lie

  31. As a UPP supporter, Mr Lovell should stay out. He should be an advisor to the young politicians. My gut told me that he is not going to win his seats. 80% of the voting populations in Antigua and Barbuda are between the age of 18 to 45.

  32. Did he get the clearance from his CARDIOLOGIST to run??

    Pringle is the YOUNG, HEALTHY, ENERGETIC future. Down with the OLD GEEZER who LOST MORE ELECTIONS than anyone in the galaxy

  33. @ Truth Be Told: When you win election by corrupt means people like you will celebrate because that’s the only way people like you know you unprincipled boob

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