UPP Locks In Its 16 Candidates Ahead of April 30th General Election

Published
photo by Malaka Parker

The United Progressive Party has officially ratified its 16 candidates for the April 30th general election, with nomination day set for April 13th.

The ratification took place at a General Council meeting held at Freedom Hall on Tuesday night, where delegates from all constituency branches gathered to formally endorse the party’s full slate. The atmosphere throughout the evening was upbeat, with candidates and supporters alike appearing energized and confident about the road ahead.

Four sitting Members of Parliament are among those seeking re-election, joined by a mix of returning Caretakers and first-time standard bearers representing the party across 16 constituencies.

The full slate of candidates is as follows:

Jamale Pringle, All Saints East and St. Luke; Harold Lovell, All Saints West; Alex Browne, St. Phillip’s North; Sherfield Bowen, St. Phillip’s South; Johnathon Joseph, St. Mary’s North; Kelvin Simon, St. Mary’s South; Ashworth Azille, St. John’s Rural East; Richard Lewis, St. John’s Rural West; Malaka Parker, St. John’s Rural North; Emanuel Peters, St. John’s Rural South; Pearl Quinn-Williams, St. John’s City East; Alister Thomas, St. John’s City West; Adrian Williams, St. John’s City South; George Wehner, St. Peter; Franz deFreitas, St. Paul; and Kelton Dalso, St. George.

With the candidates now officially ratified, the party turns its attention to nomination day on April 13th, ahead of the April 30th poll.

The UPP will also officially launch its campaign on Sunday, April 12th, in Rural West, under the theme “Ignite,” with gospel artiste Bridget Blucher among those set to perform.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2026/04/08/upp-locks-in-its-16-candidates-ahead-of-april-30th-general-election. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

Step 1

Add Antigua.news to your Home Screen

✕ antigua.news ⋯ Open in Safari Copy link Share…

First, open this page in Safari

You are reading inside another app (Instagram, Facebook…). Tap ⋯ at the top right and choose Open in Safari (or Open in browser).

No such option? Copy the link, open Safari and paste it in the address bar.

⚙️ Settings General › Software Update

Update your iPhone first

Alerts need iOS 16.4 or newer. Open Settings → General → Software Update and install the update. You can still add the icon now: tap Next.

‹ antigua.news ⋯

Tap the ⋯ button

It is at the bottom right of Safari, next to the address bar. Don't see the bar? Scroll up a little.

Share Add Bookmark New Tab Find on Page

Tap Share

It is the first option of the menu, with a square-and-arrow icon.

antigua.news ‹ › ▢ ⧉

Tap the Share button

The square with an arrow pointing up, in the middle of the bar at the bottom (on iPad: at the top right).

antigua.news

Tap the Share button

The square with an arrow, at the right of the address bar at the top. (Firefox: tap ☰ at the bottom, then Share.)

Copy Add to Reading List Add to Home Screen

Tap Add to Home Screen

Scroll down the list to find it (icon: a square with a +). Not there? Tap Edit Actions or View More at the bottom.

Cancel Add to Home Screen Add Antigua.news Open as Web App

Keep Open as Web App on, then tap Add

The switch must be green — without it, alerts can't work. Then tap Add at the top right.

Cancel Add to Home Screen Add Antigua.news An icon will be added to your Home Screen so you can quickly access this website.

Tap Add

At the top right. If you see an Open as Web App switch, leave it on (green).

Antigua.news

Close the browser and open Antigua.news from its new icon

Go to your Home Screen: the Antigua.news icon is there now (swipe left if you don't see it). Alerts only work when you open us from this icon.

“Antigua.news” Would Like to Send You Notifications Notifications may include alerts, sounds and icon badges. Don’t Allow Allow

Tap 🔔 Turn on alerts, then Allow

In the app you will see a red box asking to turn on alerts: choose your sections, tap the button, then tap Allow. That's it — breaking news will reach you even with the phone locked.

Editorial Staff

About the author

The Editorial Staff refers to all reporters employed by Antigua.news. When an article is not an original creation of Antigua.news—such as when it is based on a press release, other media articles, letters to the editor, or court decisions—one of our staff members is responsible for overseeing its publication.

Read our editorial standards and corrections policy. Spotted an error? Contact the newsroom.

Comments (13)

  • Milenda April 8, 2026, 8:56 AM

    They have a solid mix of experience and fresh faces. That balance could work in their favor.
    Reply
    • Antigua Surf April 8, 2026, 8:57 AM

      Milenda please, mind Wehner sees this and start feeling hisself! Ain’t nothing working in their favor. Still gone be left behind.
      Reply
    • Fair Antiguan April 8, 2026, 9:27 AM

      What???? Hahhahahahahahhahaha You’re hilarious, just like this group of people.
      Reply
  • Anonymous April 8, 2026, 9:45 AM

    Change is what we need and will get. Vote UPP!
    Reply
  • Donna April 8, 2026, 10:04 AM

    Antigua citizens doesn’t like change, they prefer to stay with the old. People in Africa are suffering today because they don’t like changes, especially in a new government. When a government stay in power too long, they get comfortable and rich while doing nothing to enhance the country development and it people, and they only work when an election is near.
    Reply
    • Informed citizen April 8, 2026, 9:25 PM

      Well if the old brings in consistency, reliability and progress they might as well stay there
      Reply
  • Really April 8, 2026, 1:58 PM

    when is the upp’s CONVENTION?
    The upp’s CONVENTION is CONSTITUTIONALLY DUE April 2026
    Will the upp VIOLATE ITS OWN CONSTITUTION?
    How can we trust them to uphold the Nation’s CONSTITUTION if they do not respect their own?
    Reply
    • Sean Casten April 8, 2026, 3:06 PM

      They already said they wont hold it when elections are so close. Doubt they want to divide themselves further with another leadership battle
      Reply
  • The RENAISSANCE April 8, 2026, 2:03 PM

    REDy 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩 LABOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Reply
  • WAHW April 8, 2026, 2:33 PM

    lol Sometimes i come aorund for the comments
    Reply
  • Ryan Wedding April 8, 2026, 8:15 PM

    Good for them
    Reply
  • Sigh April 8, 2026, 10:20 PM

    Thw once mighty party has lost its way
    Reply
  • Ash April 9, 2026, 10:25 AM

    at least they have faith in themselves
    Reply

Submit a comment

More from Antigua and Barbuda

View section