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
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
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.
This is what Anthony Smith should have done.
@ 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.