Nomination Feb. 25, polling March 16 in St. Philip’s North by-election; Baltimore faces Browne
Nomination Day for the St. Philip’s North by-election has been set for Feb. 25, with voters scheduled to cast ballots on March 16, Prime Minister Gaston Browne confirmed during the Browne and Browne Show on Pointe FM.
The writ has been issued, formally triggering the electoral contest .
The by-election was called following the vacancy in the constituency long represented by Sir Robin Yearwood, who served 50 consecutive years in Parliament before stepping aside.
The governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has named Randy Baltimore as its candidate, while the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) is fielding former Senator Alex Browne.
The prime minister expressed confidence in his party’s chances, pointing to what he described as strong support during a recent town hall meeting in the constituency .
He also urged supporters to ensure their voter identification cards are renewed and validated in time for polling day .
The campaign has centered on infrastructure commitments for the eastern corridor, including plans for a new police station, fire station, pharmacy and dedicated ambulance service, alongside broader debates about national leadership and party continuity.
The March 16 vote will determine who represents St. Philip’s North in Parliament.
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I’m hoping that the country’s political watchdog ABEC under the super vision of Ian Hughes will be keeping watchful eyes on this by-election in St Phillip’s North.
Mr Hughes and his team did a sterling job overseeing the elections recently in nearby Barbados. 🇧🇧
However, our local by-election in SPN will require a different sort of diligence by ABEC. Especially with the widespread belief in the country and beyond, that in past voting proceedings, casting votes were moved around to secure wins past the electoral post. Not a good look for a democratic country, and more in line with an autocratic one.
If ABEC look out for the unexpected then hopefully the SPN by-election will run accordingly to our democratic process.
shut up FOOLtonian
you already smell DEFEAT and so you are trying to invent all kinda kungfu mekkup story for when.Alex gets the Lovell special on March 16th