Senators Govia and Antonio Switch Portfolios

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Senators Govia and Antonio Switch Portfolios
Senator Clement Antonio and Senator Shenella Govia

Two young government senators are switching portfolios as part of what the government says is its development and rotation policy.

According to a press statement released by Director of Communications in the office of the prime minister Maurice Merchant, starting today Monday, October 13, Senator Shenella Govia will take up her new post as Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing and Works, after serving in the Ministry of Education, Sport and Creative Industries.

The statement released overnight also states that Senator Clement Antonio, who previously worked in Housing and Works, will move to the Ministry of Education, Sport and Creative Industries, where he’ll have special responsibility for the Antigua and Barbuda Festivals Commission.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the move is part of the government’s ongoing plan to give young leaders wider experience and exposure across key ministries.

“Both senators have shown strong leadership and potential, and this rotation is meant to build on that,” the Prime Minister said.

The changes were made under Section 69(4) of the Constitution, which gives the Prime Minister authority to assign ministerial responsibilities. The formal appointments were issued by the Governor-General.

This story was first published by Antigua News on October 13, 2025: antigua.news/2025/10/13/senators-govia-and-antonio-switch-portfolios. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (14)

  • Juju Bee October 13, 2025, 7:45 AM

    That’s why I never get comfortable in a job. Cause when it’s time to move it’s time to move. Hopefully they will do well wherever they are placed
    Reply
  • Donna October 13, 2025, 8:23 AM

    I believe in moving employees around so they can gains the experience and knowledge of the entire operation. Gaston came out of the private sector so he knows the benefits of moving employees around. These experiences can help build your resume or CV, and also substitute whenever needed.
    Reply
  • Shelly October 13, 2025, 9:18 AM

    Funny how this is happening after the independence holiday mixup.
    You just sit back and watch the patterns. Not everybody is blind and dumb.
    Reply
  • WeAintDumb October 13, 2025, 11:51 AM

    But we never heard of this policy before until the bobol in ministry of public works
    Reply
  • unruly one October 13, 2025, 12:16 PM

    Give them wGork for do
    Reply
  • Emma October 13, 2025, 12:34 PM

    Which policy? Rotation policy? Give us an example of such a rotation recently. Lol
    Reply
  • Ashley October 13, 2025, 1:10 PM

    Stop talking your citizens for fools. Govia is the real soldier. She can work wherever you put her. She is a loyal labour party supporter. But that clement…I will say no more
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons October 13, 2025, 2:51 PM

    You will not stress out our PM. He will shift your chubby raasclatt somewhere you are not strong enough to hurt us
    Reply
  • Tromos October 13, 2025, 3:29 PM

    What a wonderful world we are living in. Gaston still love ahyou weh mek he never did send you home and roll your locks
    Reply
  • Tryell October 13, 2025, 5:19 PM

    That one there hard to believe. Nut if that’s what yhebstiry saybthen is so it go
    Reply
  • Tyrrell October 13, 2025, 5:20 PM

    But if that’s what the story Saif then is so it go
    Reply
  • Informed citizen October 13, 2025, 7:53 PM

    Honestly, a shake-up like this could be good. Different portfolios mean different challenges, and both senators might grow from the experience. As long as the people benefit, that’s what really matters.
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 15, 2025, 6:39 AM

    Let me leave my comment for when I take two shots of gin on the rocks
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 15, 2025, 6:41 AM

    Too much greed in this politics
    Reply

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