Sir Robin Yearwood Honoured with Highway Renaming in St. Philip North

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the renaming of the roadway in St. Philip North from the Mount Joy Roundabout to the Long Bay Roundabout as the Sir Robin Yearwood Highway, in recognition of the veteran parliamentarian’s exceptional service to the nation.

The renaming forms part of the Government’s broader effort to honour Sir Robin Yearwood’s distinguished contribution to Antigua and Barbuda, particularly his longstanding role in national development, public service, and the advancement of infrastructure and community life within St. Philip North and beyond.

Sir Robin, Antigua and Barbuda’s longest-serving parliamentarian, has represented his constituents continuously for five decades, earning widespread respect for his dedication to democratic governance and community development. The highway naming is intended to serve as a permanent public tribute to his legacy and the impact of his work, especially in the constituency he has represented for much of his political career.

In addition to the roadway renaming, Cabinet has appointed a Select Committee to coordinate national activities marking the historic milestone of fifty years of uninterrupted parliamentary service by Sir Robin Yearwood. The committee is tasked with planning and overseeing commemorative events that will highlight his contribution to the country’s political and social development.

As part of the official observances, the House of Representatives is scheduled to hold a Special Sitting on February 18 to formally acknowledge Sir Robin’s decades of service to parliamentary democracy and national development.

Cabinet has described the renaming of the Sir Robin Yearwood Highway as a moment of national significance, noting that it reflects the country’s appreciation for a lifetime of public service and ensures that Sir Robin Yearwood’s legacy will remain firmly embedded in the nation’s landscape.