ABLP Unveils Candidates to Contest BPM’s Dominance in Upcoming Barbuda Council Elections
In a strategic move to challenge the longstanding influence of the Barbuda Peoples Movement (BPM), the Barbuda branch of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) recently introduced its five candidates for the upcoming Barbuda Council elections scheduled for March 26.
This unveiling occurred during a well-attended launch at Madison Square in Codrington on Sunday afternoon.
The selected candidates—Bernard Christian, Makesha Desouza, Bonita John, Orlando Morris, and Arthur Nibbs—are gearing up to break the BPM’s hold over the Council, which has persisted through multiple election cycles.
The event drew a notable turnout, highlighting community engagement despite the choice of a Sunday afternoon for the gathering.
Key figures from the ABLP, including Chairman E.P. Chet Greene, who also serves as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade, and Barbuda Affairs, and Senator Knackcynta Nedd, the party’s Barbuda Caretaker, were present to lend their support.
The Barbuda Council consists of eleven members, with nine elected by the public. Elections occur every two years, with a rotation system ensuring that some seats become vacant regularly.
However, even if the ABLP candidates achieve a clean sweep at the March polls, the BPM will maintain control due to the presence of two ex-officio members—Trevor Walker and Fabian Jones—who are affiliated with the BPM. This dynamic sets the stage for an intriguing electoral battle as the ABLP aims to reshape local governance.
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Comments (4)
Stone February 17, 2025, 9:35 AM
Juju Bee February 17, 2025, 10:26 AM
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AAB February 17, 2025, 10:48 PM
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Antigua Surf February 17, 2025, 2:21 PM