The House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda will convene a special ceremonial session this Wednesday to mark a historic parliamentary milestone—the 50th anniversary of Sir Robin Yearwood’s legislative service. The distinguished statesman first secured his parliamentary seat on February 18, 1976, representing the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party during the leadership era of Premier Vere Cornwall Bird.
The commemorative proceedings will include formal tributes from sitting lawmakers honoring Sir Robin’s half-century of public service. The event will be attended by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, who is scheduled to deliver special remarks recognizing the parliamentarian’s enduring contributions to national development.
According to parliamentary procedures, the session will commence with the Speaker’s formal entry followed by traditional prayers. Legislators will then consider a motion to amend the Order Paper in compliance with Standing Orders, creating the framework for this exceptional tribute sitting. The ceremony represents one of the longest legislative service recognitions in the Caribbean nation’s political history.