Kiz Johnson Resigns as Independent Senator

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Kiz Johnson

Independent Senator Kiz Johnson has resigned from the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda, effective October 24, 2025.

In a letter addressed to Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant, Johnson said it had been a privilege to serve the people of Antigua and Barbuda under the Governor-General’s appointment and to contribute to the work of the Upper House during her tenure.

“I extend my sincere gratitude for the confidence placed in me and for the courtesies extended throughout my service,” Johnson wrote.

Her resignation letter was copied to Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams.

FULL LETTER BELOW:

Kiz Johnson

Freetown Village

St Philip’s Parish, Antigua Antigua and Barbuda

October 24, 2025

Senator The Honourable Alincia Williams-Grant

President of The Senate

The Upper House The Legislature

Parliament Building

Queen Elizabeth Highway

St John’s, Antigua

Madame President,

Re: Resignation from the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda

I write to tender my resignation as an Independent Senator in the Senate of Antigua and Barbuda, with effect from Friday, October 24, 2025.

It has been a privilege to serve the people of Antigua and Barbuda under His Excellency’s appointment, and to contribute to the work of the Senate during my tenure. I extend my sincere gratitude for the confidence placed in me and for the courtesies extended throughout my service.

Please accept, Madame President, the assurances of my highest esteem and consideration.

Respectfully,

Kiz Johnson

Cc: His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams, GCMG, KGN, KSt.J, DSc, DMSc, MBBS, FCAMA

Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda

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9 COMMENTS

  1. Kiz Johnson is a very level headed and astute individual. She is articulate, expressive and very coherent. She is always very keen on ensuring whatever she does is done in an orderly, businesslike and precise manner. Because she was appointed to the Senate as an Independent Senator, her initial decision to participate in an ABLP Primary would have contradicted and be at variance with her Independent Senate role. Her resignation from the Senate is the right thing to do and it paves the way for her primary run.

  3. @ Audrey Phillip she did not resign because she was appointed by the Governor General as an Independent Senator. She had to resign because she was nominated to contest the St. Phillips South Constituency seat in the House of Representatives and that nomination is at variance with the Constitution at section 31 (1). The situation of Anthony Smith is much different. When Parliament is dissolved to facilitate the next general elections, Anthony Smith is free to do whatever he wants.

  4. Never was independent. Wolf in sheep’s clothing. Bright and articulate yes. But was always a Laborite.

  6. Never was independent. Was always a Laborite. Can fool some people sometimes but can’t fool all the people all the time. No wool over my eyes.

  7. I am truly surprised by the resignation of Ms Johnson.
    He behavior is inconsnstent with labour party norms and practices.
    Was she forced so to do?
    If that was the case it certainly wasn’t by a member of the ALP but rather a close affiliate with morals and scruples.
    I am sure she will have the FULL support of Gaston Browne.
    Weston can consider himself out of that race.
    Gaston will instruct all his acolytes to vote for Ms Johnson..
    It will be a cold day in hell before Gaston accept Westin back on a slate again.
    He doesn’t want an outspoken person like Weston breathing down his neck.
    He would always prefer a rubber stamp like Ms Johnson to Weston.
    So we can all agree that Ms Johnson is and will be the ALP candidate in the next general elections.
    My concern though is why would someone of such education and principle want to be aligned with a party of such despicable character?
    It is said that by your company you are known.
    Ms Johnson is diving blindfolded into deep ALP doodoo.
    Is she ready to wear the badge of corruption with pride?
    Is she really ready to sell her independence and scruples for a loaf of bread?
    Is she willing to disregard the sentiments of Anthony “Babyface Judas” Smith and join the ANTITHESIS of good governance?
    Education truly isn’t principle.
    Education isn’t intelligence!!

  8. She was right there at the town hall meeting with Smith Thursday so maybe you are holding her on too much of a high pedestal.

  9. ANR doesn’t have to post my comment, I did not malign anyone iust spoke the truth as to how our politicians behave regardless to which part they belong

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