George Wehner Vows to Revitalize Parham Town and Harbour

Parham, Antigua and Barbuda – United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate George Wehner pledged to revisit a development plan for Parham Town and Harbor created by the Organization of American States (OAS) during a rally at Market Street. He promised to implement the plan to ensure the revitalization of the area, making it accessible and beneficial to all residents rather than a select few. “There is room at the table for all of us, not just the elite,” Wehner declared, vowing to protect public lands from privatization.

Wehner, addressing a lively crowd, emphasized his commitment to transforming the constituency and criticized the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) for prioritizing personal enrichment over community welfare. Highlighting Parham’s historical significance as one of Antigua and Barbuda’s oldest towns, he decried the neglect of the market and other local infrastructure. “Instead of integrating the market into the economic development of the community, it has been left to deteriorate,” he said, pledging to make the market a thriving hub for local commerce.

The UPP candidate reflected on his family’s legacy, recounting how his great-uncle, George Wehner, and former MP Joseph Myers collaborated in the 1950s to combat illiteracy through night schools and adult education programs. He vowed to honor their efforts by advocating for the Parham Primary School to be named after Myers and by working to improve educational opportunities for all. “Education lifts poor people out of poverty,” Wehner stated.

Wehner also criticized his opponent, Rawdon Turner of the ALP, accusing the ruling party of nepotism and resource mismanagement. He alleged that Turner and other ALP leaders were focused on enriching themselves at the expense of the people. “We cannot allow one family to control the resources of Antigua and Barbuda,” Wehner said, urging residents to reject what he described as a self-serving administration.

The candidate called for enhanced support for local fishermen and the blue economy, highlighting the poor state of infrastructure in Parham and the neglect of government facilities. “Our fisherfolk deserve better,” Wehner declared, promising to advocate for improved opportunities in the community.

UPP members, including MP Sherfield Bowen and former political leader Harold Lovell, joined Wehner at the rally. They echoed his calls for change and urged constituents to support his bid for the St. Peter seat in the upcoming by-election. Bowen described Wehner as a “forceful advocate” who would bring meaningful change, while Lovell pointed to the ALP’s alleged failures in agriculture and infrastructure as reasons for voters to reject the incumbent administration.

Wehner ended his speech with a passionate plea to the people of Parham. “Together we aspire, together we rise. I am asking for your vote to bring change to St. Peter,” he said, calling on residents to stand firm against what he described as the ALP’s mismanagement and neglect.

The by-election in St. Peter is scheduled for Tuesday, with Wehner presenting himself as a champion of the people and a driver of progress for the constituency.

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