Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne wins fourth term promising growth
Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Gaston Browne secured a fourth term in a landslide election victory, with his Labour Party winning 15 of 17 parliamentary seats. The election campaign focused heavily on economic recovery, tourism growth, and concerns over the U.S. suspension of visa processing for Antiguan and Barbudan nationals. Browne's government emphasized reforms to the Citizenship by Investment Program amid international scrutiny and pledged continued economic development.
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Antigua and Barbuda PM Browne wins fourth term promising growthSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxFILE PHOTO: Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne arrives to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 26, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File PhotoPublished May 01, 2026, 05:53 PMUpdated May 01, 2026, 05:58 PMListenCASTRIES, St Lucia, May 1 - Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne won a landslide election victory late on Thursday, securing a fourth term after a campaign dominated by the economy and concerns over U.S. visa restrictions.Browne's Labour Party increased its majority by winning 15 seats in the 17-seat parliament, according to preliminary official data.
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