The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has announced that two of its senior officials have been chosen by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to participate in Election Observer Missions for the upcoming General Elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia. Commissioner Clovis St. Romain has been appointed to serve as a member of the CARICOM Election Observer Mission for the General Elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, scheduled for November 27, 2025. His role will reinforce CARICOM’s dedication to fostering free, fair, and transparent electoral processes across the Caribbean. Meanwhile, Mr. Ian S. Hughes, Supervisor of Elections, has been selected as Chief of Mission for the CARICOM Election Observer Mission to the General Elections in St. Lucia on December 1, 2025. In this capacity, Mr. Hughes will provide leadership and oversight to the observer team, ensuring adherence to CARICOM’s established guidelines and principles of impartiality. H.E. Arthur G. B. Thomas, Chairman of ABEC, emphasized the significance of these appointments, stating, ‘Our continued selection for these missions reflects the trust placed in us and our commitment to building organizational capacity. Each deployment is both an affirmation of our institutional credibility and an opportunity to enhance the technical competencies of our team.’ ABEC remains steadfast in its support of regional democratic processes, with the participation of Commissioner St. Romain and Mr. Hughes underscoring the Commission’s expertise, professionalism, and contributions to strengthening electoral systems across the Caribbean.
ABEC Officials Selected to Serve on CARICOM Election Observer Missions in St. Vincent & the Grenadines and St. Lucia
