Two senior officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) have been chosen by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to serve as election observers for upcoming general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia.

Commissioner Clovis St. Romain has been appointed as a member of the CARICOM Election Observer Mission for the St. Vincent and the Grenadines elections scheduled for 27 November 2025. His role will contribute to CARICOM’s ongoing efforts to ensure free, fair, and transparent electoral processes across the region.

Meanwhile, Ian S. Hughes, ABEC’s Supervisor of Elections, will serve as Chief of Mission for the CARICOM observer team in St. Lucia, where general elections are slated for 1 December 2025. In this leadership role, Hughes will oversee the mission’s activities and ensure adherence to CARICOM’s standards of impartiality and professionalism.

Commenting on the appointments, ABEC Chairman H.E. Arthur G. B. Thomas said, “Our continued selection for these missions, signals recognition of the trust reposed in us and our ongoing efforts to build capacity within the organization. We view each deployment as both an affirmation of our institutional credibility and an opportunity to further enhance the technical competencies of our team.”

ABEC’s participation in these missions underscores its commitment to supporting democratic processes throughout the Caribbean and highlights the expertise and professionalism of its officials.