‘No Finger-Pointing,’ Lovell Urges After St. Philip’s North By-Election
Former United Progressive Party (UPP) political leader Harold Lovell is urging the party to avoid internal blame and instead focus on reflection following its performance in the St. Philip’s North by-election.
Speaking after Monday’s poll, Lovell said the result highlights a shift in voter support that must be carefully examined.
“Obviously, the by-election represents a decline in voter support for the United Progressive Party over the past three years,” Lovell said.
He said the party must take a measured approach to understanding the outcome rather than engaging in internal divisions.
“We have to look at that very carefully… what happened between 2023 and 2026,” Lovell said, adding that the party must “avoid finger-pointing” and instead focus on correcting its shortcomings.
Lovell also pointed to what he described as a surge in pre-election activity by the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), suggesting that development work in the constituency was accelerated ahead of the vote.
“They did more work in the last five months than they have done… in the last 50 years,” he said.
He raised concerns about the quality and sustainability of such projects, warning that similar efforts in other constituencies have left residents dealing with incomplete infrastructure.
“You have roads that are half finished… sidewalks built and the roads have not been put in, so homeowners cannot access their homes,” Lovell said.
He argued that development should follow a structured and transparent plan rather than being rushed ahead of elections.
“If there’s a road plan, let’s see the road plan… and roll it out in a systematic way,” he said.
Looking ahead, Lovell said the party must prioritise sustained engagement with constituents.
“There can be no substitute for continuous, relentless, steady community engagement in every constituency,” he said.
The St. Philip’s North by-election was held on March 16.
Advertise with the mоѕt vіѕіtеd nеwѕ ѕіtе іn Antigua!
We offer fully customizable and flexible digital marketing packages.
Contact us at [email protected]
I listened to the voice note that’s been circulating with the so-called “Juicy Joan,” and quite frankly, it’s embarrassing. The flirty, tasteless language and lack of basic professionalism is a complete disgrace.
I cannot understand how the UPP would allow such a dunce and unprofessional individual to be given a platform on what is supposed to be a progressive radio station. Is this seriously what the party has been reduced to?
If this is what the UPP now represents, then count me out. I want absolutely no part of this nonsense. This is a far cry from the standards and discipline I grew up respecting under the leadership of Baldwin Spencer.
The party needs to take a hard look at itself, because this is not just disappointing—it’s outright shameful.
LOSER. LOSER , LOSER . EXCUSES. EXCUSES ,EXCUSES. SPENT FORCE HAROLD. LOVELL. Lovell and SHUGY cut from the same cloth. They COMPLAIN and make excuses for every damn thing. Take you WHIPPING like a man. Both HAROLD and SHUGY are full of SH###T.
The UPP must get some real professionals to carry their message to the people, what I have been hearing on Crusader Radio and Observer Radio quite frankly is not up to scratch. I hardly listen anymore. Still not voting Labour too damn corrupt
Limpy Joe should be THEE last person to speak. He is a major part of the problem with UPP.
Mr. Mash Up
IMF
ROMANTIC RHYTHMS
WADADLI POWER CAN’T
BANKING SECTOR COLLAPSER
ANTI-UWI FIVE ISLANDS CAMPUS
CAN’T PARK AT EAST BUS STATION
ABST HOTEL RIPOFF
Shahed drones incoming. We cutting costs hence using the adequate tool, general elections coming. Watch UPP fall apart
Comments are closed.