Alex Browne Challenges Randy Baltimore’s Nomination in St. Philip’s North By-Election

Alex Browne has issued a public notice challenging the nomination of Randy Baltimore as a candidate in the St. Philip’s North by-election, arguing that Baltimore is disqualified under the Constitution and Civil Service regulations.

The notice, dated March 5, 2026, states that Baltimore was nominated on February 25 to contest the seat in the by-election scheduled for March 16.

Browne claims that Baltimore remains a civil servant within the meaning of Section 28(1) of the Civil Service Regulations of Antigua and Barbuda. The document cites Section 39(g) of the Constitution, which provides that a person is not qualified to be elected to the House of Representatives if they “hold or is acting in any public office.”

According to the notice, Baltimore issued a press release on February 19 stating that he had resigned as Principal Inspector of Customs effective February 20.

However, Browne argues that under Section 28(1) of the Civil Service Regulations, an officer appointed on permanent terms must give at least three months’ notice of their intention to resign.

The notice contends that Baltimore should therefore have resigned three months before his nomination, or by November 2025, to comply with the regulation.

It concludes by advising electors that Baltimore is “disqualified from being elected as a Member of Parliament.”

The St. Philip’s North by-election is scheduled for March 16.

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