Brian Stuart-Young, the Non-resident Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to China, has announced his resignation after an impactful 11-year tenure. Prime Minister Gaston Browne revealed the news during a farewell reception for outgoing Chinese Ambassador Zhang Yanling at Weatherill’s Restaurant on Monday night. Stuart-Young, who first visited China in 1983 as part of then-Prime Minister V.C. Bird’s inaugural delegation, described his role as a “privilege to serve the people of Antigua and Barbuda as an adopted son.” Appointed by Browne in 2014, Stuart-Young played a pivotal role in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. His contributions include the modernization of the seaport, the Booby Alley Housing Project, and the establishment of Antigua and Barbuda’s embassy in Beijing in 2024. Although based outside China, Stuart-Young maintained daily communication with embassy staff, ensuring continued support for students and military personnel in the region. Reflecting on his service, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to “give back” to the nation he now calls home. A successor is expected to be announced shortly.
Brian Stuart-Young Ends Eleven-Year Tenure as Antigua’s Non-Resident Ambassador to China
