On a celebratory Tuesday ceremony steeped in national identity and a collective vow to serve the public, 12 freshly elected members of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) formally took office to begin their legislative terms. Among the group of incoming parliamentarians, three earned promotion to cabinet-level roles, completing their oaths of office as official Ministers of State. The public event drew hundreds of local residents from across both islands, marking a defining turning point for the nation’s governance just weeks after ABLP secured a resounding win in the 2023 General Elections. The decisive outcome of the vote handed Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne’s administration a strong popular mandate to advance its policy agenda for the coming term. The ceremony blended formal constitutional tradition with widespread public celebration, as attendees gathered to witness the peaceful transition of legislative power and reaffirm shared confidence in the new government’s ability to deliver on campaign promises.
Twelve Newly Elected ABLP Representatives Sworn In as Prime Minister Browne Calls for Excellence, Unity and National Renewal
