Breaking News: Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority CEO Resigns

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Wendy Francette-Williams

Wendy Francette-Williams, the Chief Executive Officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA), has resigned effective immediately.

A Trinidadian, Francette-Williams was appointed to the position in August of the previous year and has been at the helm of the organization during a pivotal time for the airport.

Sources indicate that her superiors requested her resignation, though the specifics surrounding the decision have not been disclosed.

In the interim, Joseph Samuel will act as CEO while the authority searches for a permanent replacement.

Further details regarding the situation and any potential successors will be provided as they become available.

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Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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Comments (14)

  • Antigua Surf May 29, 2025, 9:42 AM

    Oh wow. Short stop. Gaston was serious when he spoke about ship out. So long bye bye Wendy
    Reply
  • Rhea May 29, 2025, 9:43 AM

    Another political move? Forced to resign?
    Reply
  • Jezz May 29, 2025, 9:48 AM

    THE INMATES ARE RUNNING THE ASYLUM!! Our Country is going to sh*t! This is what happens when we elect corrupt, incompetent, pompous, lying, criminal, degenerates!! This government is a disgrace — and I’m speaking as an INDEPENDENT!!🤦🤦🤦
    Reply
  • Juju Bee May 29, 2025, 9:58 AM

    Hahahaha what you say? Crump in line for that job? Lmao . Well well well. Let me sit and wait
    Reply
    • Terry May 29, 2025, 1:34 PM

      Be not surprised. give them a week and we will know. he has to be there for the major project. Remember?
      Reply
  • Ben Simmons May 29, 2025, 10:20 AM

    Comment *Merry Xmas. HAPPY NEWYEAR. Weeding out. Let it continue
    Reply
  • Nadia May 29, 2025, 10:32 AM

    Max Fernandez fired her. Antigua.news don’t be afraid to say this. Don’t protect these ministers.
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life May 29, 2025, 12:35 PM

    At the risk of sounding prejudiced, let me ask…. Why are our ports, airport included, run by people who are not native, highly qualified, competent Antiguans? Are there none? Heavens forbid!
    Reply
  • Mr Patriot May 29, 2025, 1:20 PM

    MAX Fernandez cannot control this one. The first woman was fired by Gaston. They said she was rude and insubordinate. Is it the same with this one? I wonder what is so specific about running V.C Bird that nobody but MAX and GASTON and the rest of the cabal can properly manage.
    Reply
  • food4thought May 29, 2025, 1:32 PM

    another on bites the dust, Gaston and chief of staff is doing a clean-up. Question lingers, Who’s next?
    Reply
  • Nemphis May 29, 2025, 3:02 PM

    What could Wendy possibly do to make her be forced to resign. Such a docile woman with a soft spoken voice and tender spirit. The demons got agitated by her spirit and they asked her to leave. Such a high turnover at the airport. That is not good
    Reply
  • High grade king May 29, 2025, 10:19 PM

    You sound like sh*t
    Reply
  • A MET Office Worker May 30, 2025, 6:02 AM

    I know her and she is a very nice lady. Always looking for ways for us to perform better on the job. She just approved several initiatives for us at the MET office. I really need to know what this lady could have done. I don’t see her being direspectful although behind doors we don’t know what’s going on. But from what we know, she is a very professional and kind person. It is sad. I hope our incentives will be approved now that she is gone.
    Reply
  • Unruly One May 30, 2025, 6:44 AM

    And another one bites the dust.
    Reply

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