00:00In Antigua and Barbuda, Prime Minister Gaston Brown announced general elections ahead of the 2028 constitutional deadline.
00:09Antigua and Barbuda is heading toward a snap general election within 90 days after Prime Minister Gaston Brown announced an
00:18early vote ahead of the constitutional deadline.
00:21The announcement was made during the leader's weekly radio program. Prime Minister Brown, who is seeking a third term, emphasized
00:28his desire for a smooth democratic process.
00:32As we enter into the general elections phase, hopefully it will be a most peaceful and uneventful general elections as
00:42we go to the polls to maintain the governance of the country by the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
00:50Although the current parliamentary term was not set to end until 2028, Mr Brown indicated the writ could be issued
00:58shortly, with the election timeline to be finalized in the coming weeks.
01:02The move has drawn mixed reactions with opposition forces raising concerns about timing and intent, while the government maintains it
01:11is seeking a renewed mandate.
01:13The polls are showing that there has been a major swing in favor of the Labour Party and a swing
01:19against the UPP.
01:21On that basis, practically all of the seats here in Antigua are likely to fall to the Labour Party.
01:27The contest will determine all 17 seats in the House of Representatives and is expected to significantly shape the country's
01:36political trajectory.
01:37Crystal Hoyt, Talasur, Bridgestone, Barbuda.
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