WATCH: Early Turnout as Antiguans and Barbudans Head to Polls on Election Day

By Shermain Bique-Charles

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30 April 2026 - 06:13

WATCH: Early Turnout as Antiguans and Barbudans Head to Polls on Election Day

By Shermain Bique-Charles

[email protected]

30 April 2026 - 06:13

Sir Novelle Richards Academy

Polling stations across Antigua and Barbuda officially opened at 6:00 a.m. today, but long before the start time, residents were already on the move, eager to cast their ballots in what is expected to be a closely watched general election.

In several constituencies, voters began lining up in the early hours of the morning, with some arriving before dawn to secure their place in line.

J.T Ambrose (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

The early turnout usually reflects strong public interest and a sense of civic duty among electors participating in the democratic process.

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All Saints Secondary School (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

All Saints Secondary School (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

All Saints Secondary School (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

J.T Ambrose (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

J.T Ambrose (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel

photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel

All Saints Secondary School (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

All Saints Secondary School (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

All Saints Secondary School (photo by Robert Andre Emmanuel)

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Today’s vote, between the ABLP and the UPP, will determine the country’s political direction for the next five years, as Antiguans and Barbudans decide on the leadership that will guide the nation through its next phase of development.

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Shermain Bique-Charles

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6 Comments

Antigua Surf on 30 April 2026 at 06:23

Father as we going out to vote today, protect the nation and our people! Let every decision be a fair and concise decision.
Amyah on 30 April 2026 at 06:25

Let’s go out there and make the right choice! I will not say to vote for a particular party, but your choice is deemed the right choice. Let your voices be heard. Vote for who’s doing regularly for your community. Don’t let your decisions be based on what people say or what your family represents.
Ash on 30 April 2026 at 09:49

That turnout not as much as last time. Labour inside again
Apex Jones on 30 April 2026 at 13:20

LOL these people mean business lmao exercise your democratic right to vote
Concerned Antiguan on 30 April 2026 at 13:33

Landslide victory
Jole on 2 May 2026 at 08:36

These people look like they didnt even want to be there