UPP MP Watts Evicted from Constituency Office for Unpaid Rent
Parliamentary Representative for St. George, Algernon Watts, has been evicted from his constituency office in Potters due to unpaid rent. Documents reveal that Watts accrued a staggering $12,000 in rent arrears dating back to August 2024.
According to the letter, despite multiple reminders from the landlord, Watts reportedly failed to address the outstanding payments, leading to the unfortunate decision to evict him.
It is alleged that Watts receives allowances to operate the office in Potters.
Watts is a manager at NewsCo and is also involved in organizing the popular Big People Party event.
Interestingly, during the time of his eviction, local educator Ms. Jasmine Henry had been utilizing part of Watts’ office for an after-school program, paying $800 monthly for the space.
Calls to reach Watts went unanswered.
The building that housed Watts’ office has now been leased to the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) Caretaker for St. George, starting June 1, 2025.
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Comments (9)
Anonymous May 16, 2025, 12:27 PM
So it is ok that the opposition get locked out too that doesn’t have the money as the ruling party has. Well well well
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