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VI Premier congratulates Antigua PM Gaston A. Browne on his reelection

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), right, has extended 'heartfelt congratulations' to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston A. Browne, left, on his reelection. Photo: Office of the Premier
Honourable Gaston A. Browne is the first Prime Minister in Antigua and Barbuda to win four consecutive general elections, adding his name to the twin island state’s modern political history. Photo: Gaston A. Browne
Honourable Gaston A. Browne is the first Prime Minister in Antigua and Barbuda to win four consecutive general elections, adding his name to the twin island state’s modern political history. Photo: Gaston A. Browne
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On behalf of the Government of The Virgin Islands, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has extended “heartfelt congratulations” to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, the Honourable Gaston A. Browne, on his reelection.

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) under the leadership of Honourable Browne emerged victorious at the 2026 general election on April 30, 2026. The ABLP won 15 of 17 seats, and Browne was sworn in on May 1, 2026.

Monumental achievement

According to the Office of the Premier, Honourable Browne’s leadership of the Antigua Labour Party through four consecutive electoral victories is truly a monumental achievement.

“This election victory speaks not only to the enduring strength and vitality of the Party, but is a powerful testament to the profound trust and confidence the people of Antigua and Barbuda have placed in his stewardship and vision.

“The Virgin Islands looks forward to deepening its relationship with Antigua and Barbuda in the years ahead,” the Office of the Premier stated.

Honourable Browne is the first Prime Minister in Antigua and Barbuda to win four consecutive general elections, adding his name to the twin island state’s modern political history. 

6 Responses to “VI Premier congratulates Antigua PM Gaston A. Browne on his reelection”

  • Xxx (03/05/2026, 08:25) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
    Hope brown gets to do the same for showanda
  • The Teflon Don (03/05/2026, 09:32) Like (5) Dislike (7) Reply
    on the moves. He may not be an Action Man, but he sure is a Strategy Man. Let's see who can take him down next election. Good Luck!
  • %100 raise (03/05/2026, 13:08) Like (12) Dislike (4) Reply
    All 13 must gooooooo.
    • @ %100 raise (03/05/2026, 21:34) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Well 10 out of 13 going right back in the house of assembly now go talk that
  • Raw and Unfiltered (04/05/2026, 07:22) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Did the ABLP win the election by a landslide because of its political dominance and true popularity or because the opposition UPP was weak, unprepared, caught flat footed, ?? Is Antigua a model of economic success worth emulating? Is its infrastructure, institutions, economy, standards of living, quality of life and per capita, etc., are standard bearer. Is dependency, political patronage, etc, hang around its neck? What type of political and economic institutions does it have, ie, extractive or inclusive? Are the political, economic institutions, allegedly corrupt? Elect over , will fees and taxes poised to be raised, putting more licks on the struggling citizenry in the face of skyrocketing, in the stratosphere cost of living? Was Ras Gassy’s historic victory a mirage? Are lopsided political victories good for regional countries? Does such victories emboldened leaders to behave in autocratic manners? The election was called 2.5 years ahead of schedule. Should Antigua and Barbuda and other regional countries have date-certain elections, leveling the political playing field? Is democracy serving the region well? Are the sleeping electorate responsible for the deplorable state of politics in the region? Is a dependent electorate like a cancer? Are the alleged accusations that politicians used their offices as passports to personal gain? Is China the lumbering, sleeping giant waiting to pounce on the region with its “ debt traps” ? Mek us trolong for good politik..
    • @RU (04/05/2026, 14:37) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Sowande and Ras Gassy. Lol. A Pan-Africanist and a Ras. You mingling Antigua and Barbuda history making election with many other regional issues. However, what glitters is not always good. No Antigua is not a model standard bearer for the rest of region. Many Antiguans are of the opinion allegedly that leaders are using their public sector position(s) as passport to private gain, creating businesses which compete with the ordinary citizens, ie, farming, real real estate, etc. The size of ABLP victory have left many surprisingly disappointed, calling for a revamping of the opposition,


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