Senator Lamin Newton Says He Is Ready as Election Speculation Grows

Lamin Newton, the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) caretaker for All Saints East and St. Luke, says he is prepared for an election at any time, urging voters not to delay registration and pledging expanded constituency work if elected.

Speaking on The Morning Point programme, Newton said he has adopted a mindset of constant readiness amid talk that general elections could be called soon.

“I always say I need to get ready,” Newton said, recalling advice from a colleague. “She reminded me one time, ‘Stop saying that. Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.’ And that is exactly what I’ve done.”

Newton said he has structured his work around that principle and believes he can respond immediately if an election is announced.

“So if the Prime Minister decides that he’s going to make that big announcement today, I can guarantee you that I am ready,” he said.

The senator used the interview to strongly encourage voter registration, warning that many people risk being left out of the electoral process by waiting for an election date to be announced.

“I find that that is lacking in Antigua and Barbuda,” Newton said, noting that many residents he meets are not registered, transferred, or renewed. “One individual said to me, ‘Once the Prime Minister announces it, then I’ll go.’ I said, ‘But no.’”

He cautioned that waiting could prove costly.

“What if the Prime Minister announces it quickly and it’s just a matter of a 21-day period, and then you find yourself unable to participate in the process?” Newton said. “You don’t want that.”

Newton urged voters to act immediately, saying, “Go out now, get yourself registered… Don’t wait until the Prime Minister announces the date to then go and do it.”

Turning to his work in the constituency, Newton said residents are already seeing improvements after years of limited activity. He cited road rehabilitation, upgrades to clinics and sporting facilities, and community clean-up efforts.

“We are not here to make excuses about why we can’t get it done,” he said. “I am here for you. I will continue to work for you.”

Newton said that if elected as the next member of parliament for All Saints East and St. Luke, those efforts would increase significantly.

“Whatever I’m doing now will be amplified,” he said. “I can guarantee them that. So the little that you see happening now, once I’m elected… everything that is doing now will be amplified and magnified.”

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