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The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has achieved a significant victory in the St. Peter constituency, strengthening its majority in parliament.
ABLP candidate Rawdon Turner emerged victorious in Tuesday’s by-election, surpassing his opponent, George Wehner of the United Progressive Party, with a substantial number of votes.
Turner recieved 1672 votes while Wehner received 570.
Turner expressed his gratitude, thanking both his party for their unwavering support and the constituents for placing their confidence in him.
“I was able to show the people that I made promises to them during the last general elections and even if i was not successful, i remained committed and I stayed on the ground. I made a promise and the work will continue”, he said
This win is particularly meaningful for the ABLP, which lost the St. Peter seat in the last general elections to the late Asot Michael, who chose to run as an independent following a split from the party.
Turner outlined ambitious plans for the constituency, including the establishment of the Paynters project, which is already under development.
This initiative aims to construct 16 homes in Pare and an additional 37 in Vernons, with construction expected to be completed within six to eight months.
Furthermore, Turner shared a detailed proposal to revitalize the historic harbor into a marina, highlighting it as a key promise during his campaign for the by-election held on January 14.
The project’s first phase will allow local residents to invest in building a gas station that will provide services to fishermen and private boat owners.
In phase two, the gas station will be expanded into a full marina, offering berths and moorings for boats, which is anticipated to generate rental income while creating numerous job opportunities for the local community.
Turner’s plans extend beyond these developments, as he also mentioned initiatives aimed at improving healthcare facilities, establishing youth mentorship programs, creating community marketplaces, and constructing community centers and parks in Gunthropes, Pares, and Parham.
Turner also thanked his opponent Wehner, The two shook hands following the announcment of the victory.
Why wake me up with this nonesence? I expected the victory. No surprise there. Antigua news the next time you decide to wake me up from my bed with a story let it be something unusual. This could have waited I told later.
Nobody told you to wake up your sleep, that’s was your decision. But to agree with you anyhow, this was no surprise to the general public. The win was already there, they just had to do their little charade for it to look good
Lmao. You too funny
Congrats Comrade! You deserve it!
The outcome was expected. He say obviously secured votes from Asot supporters.
Awaiting to see what ministry he gets
Well I know that those poor people in Antigua really love to stay and be in misery…
From the time they found that man did in the car. I already know that a l p were going to win it’s all spiritual not natural but still I know in the natural room and to the people very very very stupid and love poverty what a thing what a thing what a ting
I never see such stupid people like that and they so stupid they don’t even realize that they have to wait till 65 to get little pension and social security yet still yes sorry salary has not gon up
Well more poverty begin.
They like it so
A alll the foreners have them so
More hardship.more sufferingA we go see lateron.
Asset was taken away.so wat you all expect.
And the red coolaid still a work.
So it was expected.
Butt all in all.
Wehner is the man for parliament.
Sorry a so A you take out Assot
The same stick that lick the Wild is the same one that is going to pick the tame.
Them take out Assot
So wat u all expect.
Excellent 👏🏻👏🏻
Why really be concerned about who wins or not? In the long run Antigua is and will always be a smelly nasty dump that , caters to the rich who pay members of government under the table to sell out the stupid people that only care about carnival, free turkey and ham, and music shows that non talent Antiguans can’t perform in. Also stupid cricket matches. What a bunch of clowns.
Anybody reading the tea leaves would know this was going to be the upp should have made their move as soon as Asot passed. In ear there is no time to mourn
Best wishes and hope the people get the representation they deserve