Politics News

Gaston Browne is set to serve a fourth term after his party won a clear majority in Wednesday’s general election across Antigua and Barbuda.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit meets Guadeloupe officials to discuss security, judicial, and immigration cooperation, strengthening bilateral ties.

A high-level security meeting in St Kitts and Nevis reviewed national safety measures as officials discussed crime response and public protection strategies.

The general elections will be held on April 30, 2026, two years ahead of the originally scheduled date in January 2028.

St Kitts and Nevis has announced a 50% cut in fuel excise taxes and reduced customs charges to ease rising gasoline prices.

Dominica has extended VAT exemptions and import duty waivers on essential goods until July 2026 as part of measures to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Dr. Terrance Drew said proper procedures were followed in the reappointment process, after concerns raised by Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne encouraged voters to ensure they are prepared to exercise their democratic rights, urging them to renew registration cards if needed and to make informed decisions on Election Day.

The evening ceremony in New Delhi included traditional lamp-lighting and ribbon-cutting, attended by diplomats and officials from both nations, marking a new chapter in St. Kitts and Nevis’ global engagement.

The visit is seen as a significant step in strengthening diplomatic relations, with discussions expected to focus on shared opportunities across sectors including agriculture, trade and business.

The relief, first introduced in the 2025/2026 Budget, aims to shield Dominican families and businesses from rising global prices amid escalating tensions involving Iran and will remain in effect until the end of July 2026.

This snap election follows the 2023 general election, where Browne's Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party secured a strong victory.

Regional leaders pay tribute to ex-president Chandrikapersad Santokhi, remembered for his role in strengthening Caribbean cooperation.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne says elections could be held between April 22 and 30 as voters are urged to validate ID cards ahead of the polls.

Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said the move aims to protect the integrity and security of the programme, following similar restrictions on Russian and Belarusian applicants.

Speaking at the launch of the Revised Laws of Guyana, President Dr Irfaan Ali emphasized that no one is above the law and stressed the need to uphold legal order to protect citizens and society.

Prime Minister Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit announced that more than 300 interns in the National Employment Programme, along with long-serving workers of five years or more, will transition into full-time and permanent positions within the public service.

The project, announced by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, is part of a broader plan to ease traffic congestion, improve road efficiency and boost productivity across the island.

Debt-to-GDP ratio drops from 180% to 93%, freeing resources for public services, infrastructure and economic growth.

Baltimore maintained an early, unassailable lead from the start of counting, ultimately winning all seven polling boxes in the constituency.