ABLP Convention Aims to Complete ‘State of Readiness’ Ahead of Election, PM Says

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s upcoming convention is intended to place the organisation in a “state of readiness” for general elections, with final decisions on candidates and party leadership positions to be settled at the April 12 meeting.

Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the convention will focus on putting all elements of the party’s machinery in place, including the ratification of candidates and confirmation of outstanding officers.

“We are now seeking to place the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party in a state of readiness,” Browne said, explaining that while the party already has its candidates identified, the convention will formalise those selections.

He noted that “we still have officers of the party who are not in place,” adding that the gathering will ensure both the leadership structure and candidate slate are fully aligned ahead of the next election.

Browne said the executive has already recommended the final two candidates to complete the slate, naming Kendra Beazer for Barbuda and Philmore Benjamin for St Mary’s North.

The Prime Minister indicated that the objective of the convention is not only administrative, but strategic, positioning the ruling party to move quickly once elections are called.

The meeting is expected to mark a key step in the ABLP’s transition from internal organisation to full campaign mode, as it prepares to contest the next general election.

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