WATCH: UPP’s Johnathan Joseph confident St. Mary’s North is “coming home” to opposition

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Johnathan Joseph, UPP candidate for St. Mary’s North

Senator Johnathon Joseph, the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St. Mary’s North, has expressed strong confidence in his chances ahead of the April 30 general election, declaring that the constituency is ready to change hands.

Joseph spoke to Antigua.News at last night UPP election launch, said he has spent the past three years canvassing the constituency and building relationships with voters.

He described the short campaign period as a sprint but said his long-standing presence in the communities has given him a foundation to build on.

Joseph is facing Dr Philmore Benjamin, who was selected by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) to replace the retired Sir Molwyn Joseph in the constituency.

This story was first published by Antigua News on April 13, 2026: antigua.news/2026/04/13/watch-upps-johnathan-joseph-confident-st-marys-north-is-coming-home-to-opposition. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (9)

  • Chase April 13, 2026, 3:29 PM

    I love your confidence but you wont win
    Reply
  • informed Citizen April 13, 2026, 3:32 PM

    Not sure why mr even campaigning
    Reply
  • Jasmine April 13, 2026, 3:37 PM

    Plenty confidence for a corrupt party. We want unity in our country. ABLP is corrupt enough..
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf April 13, 2026, 3:41 PM

    Who and this man talking bout he confident? First and foremost this is a country that has no faith in the UPP, so please. Let go
    Reply
  • Lena April 13, 2026, 5:43 PM

    May the best man win at the end of the show
    Reply
  • Concerned Antiguan April 13, 2026, 6:19 PM

    Im amazed that people can be so delusional
    Reply
  • Anonymous April 13, 2026, 9:32 PM

    You are a winner my son
    Reply
  • Juju Bee April 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

    Huh…. Home where?
    Reply
  • Dolly April 14, 2026, 10:03 AM

    Let us be frank. Every candidate must say that else they will never run
    Reply

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