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The first elections held under this system resulted in a victory for the Antigua Labour Party, which won all eight seats. The ALP dominated Antiguan politics, winning every seat in elections held in 1956, 1960 and 1965. During this period voter turnout remained low, dropping to just 38% for the 1960 elections. [4]
Cheryl Mary Clare Hurst announced on 21 August 2024 that she would be stepping down from the Senate for personal reasons. [6] She is scheduled to be replaced by Richie Richardson. [7] Samantha Marshall resigns on 12 November 2024, replaced by Michael Joseph. Osbert Frederick resigns on 14 November 2024. Shawn Nicholas resigns on 19 November 2024.
The Senate is the upper house of the Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda. The Senate and the lower chamber, the House of Representatives, together form the bicameral legislature of Antigua and Barbuda. The Senate and the House together may make laws for "the peace, order and good government of Antigua and Barbuda". [1]
General elections were held in Antigua and Barbuda on 18 January 2023 to elect members of the House of Representatives.The Labour Party (ABLP) has held an absolute majority of 15 seats in the House of Representatives after the 2018 general election, with Gaston Browne remaining as prime minister.
Fabian Jones, the Barbuda Council senator, is a member of the Barbuda People's Movement, and an opposition senator. [1] The other opposition senators are members of the United Progressive Party. [2]
Antigua and Barbuda has a bicameral legislature and multiple political parties, with universal adult suffrage and elections held every 5 years.The Senate has 17 members appointed by the Governor-General, with 10 being appointed on the advice of the Prime Minister, 4 on the advice of the Leader of the Opposition, one on the advice of the Barbuda Council, one resident of Barbuda on the advice of ...
The process of selecting a deputy chairman involves negotiation and collaboration between the two major political parties, with the ultimate goal of ensuring effective communication and cooperation within the government. The composition of the Antigua and Barbuda Senate includes five members who are nominated by various entities.
A total of 53 candidates contested the elections, representing seven parties. The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party nominated a full slate of 17 candidates. The United Progressive Party nominated candidates only on the island of Antigua due to an electoral pact with the Barbuda People's Movement which stood only on the island of Barbuda.