UPP’s Alex Browne and ABLP’s Randy Baltimore officially nominated in St Philip’s North By-Election

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UPP candidate Alex Browne and ABLP candidate Randy Baltimore at St. Philip’s North nomination (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

They arrived at the Nelvie N. Gore Primary School in Willikies this morning to be officially nominated for the upcoming March 16 by-election.

Supporters clad in party colours gathered outside the nomination centre, cheering for both candidates as they entered the compound to complete the formal process with election officials.

The by-election was triggered following the resignation of long-serving Member of Parliament Sir Robin Yearwood, who represented the constituency for more than five decades.

Yearwood’s departure brought an end the longest parliamentary tenure in the nation’s history and left the St Philip’s North seat vacant.

UPP’s Alex Browne and ABLP’s Randy Baltimore officially nominated in St Philip’s North By-Election
Alex Browne (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

With both major political parties now officially represented, the campaign period is expected to intensify in the coming days as voters in St Philip’s North prepare to return to the polls on March 16.

UPP’s Alex Browne and ABLP’s Randy Baltimore officially nominated in St Philip’s North By-Election
Randy Baltimore (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

The contest is widely seen as a significant political test in the wake of Yearwood’s resignation, with both parties aiming to secure momentum in the constituency.

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Comments (10)

  • Informed citizen February 25, 2026, 3:23 PM

    election coming up
    Reply
  • Fire Fire February 25, 2026, 3:55 PM

    We love the tension.
    Reply
    • Concerned Antiguan February 26, 2026, 10:07 AM

      Baltimore will have to sweat to win. Not an easy push over.
      Reply
  • Ryan Wedding February 25, 2026, 4:53 PM

    Doesnt matter who win. ABLP will still have majority
    Reply
  • Henry February 25, 2026, 5:38 PM

    if they dont look out Alex could win
    Reply
  • Hannah February 25, 2026, 5:59 PM

    Browne for the win. Remember he almost beat Robin last time
    Reply
  • Juju Bee February 25, 2026, 7:32 PM

    A two man race. May the best person win
    Reply
  • Soly February 25, 2026, 8:44 PM

    Blue blood running in my viens
    Reply
  • Tromos February 25, 2026, 9:19 PM

    Winds of change blowing let it blow down here
    Reply
  • Lena February 26, 2026, 11:02 AM

    This could be a real game changer in the life of politics in Antigua
    Reply

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