16th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda
| 16th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda | |||||
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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda | ||||
| Meeting place | St. John's | ||||
| Term | 18 January 2023 – TBD | ||||
| Election | 2023 Antiguan general election | ||||
| Government | Labour | ||||
| Opposition | UPP, BPM | ||||
| Crown of Antigua and Barbuda | |||||
| Monarch | Charles III | ||||
| Governor-General | Sir Rodney Williams | ||||
| Senate | |||||
| President | Alincia Williams-Grant | ||||
| Deputy President | Vacant | ||||
| House of Representatives | |||||
| Speaker | Osbert Frederick | ||||
| Deputy Speaker | Robin Yearwood | ||||
The 16th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda is the current parliament, being elected in the 2023 Antiguan general election on 18 January 2023.
Members
Senate
The Senate was appointed on 23 January 2023.[1]
| Position | Senator | Source |
|---|---|---|
| President of the Senate | Alincia Williams-Grant | |
| Leader of Government Business | Shenella Mary Shadida Govia | |
| Government Senator | Cheryl Mary Clare Hurst | |
| Government Senator | Kiz Johnson | [2] |
| Government Senator | Philip Shoul | |
| Government Senator | Colin O'Neil Browne | |
| Government Senator | Dwayne George | |
| Government Senator | Michael Joseph | |
| Government Senator | Michael Freeland | |
| Government Senator (Barbuda representative) | Knacyntar Nedd | |
| Government Senator | Lamin Newton | |
| Opposition Senator | Pearl Quinn-Williams | |
| Opposition Senator | Johnathan Joseph | [3] |
| Opposition Senator | Alex Browne | [3] |
| Opposition Senator | David Massiah | [3] |
| Independent Senator (Governor General’s representative) | Jamilla Kirwan | [4] |
| Barbuda Senator (Barbuda Council) | Fabian Jones | [5] |
Changes to Senate during session
- Dwayne George sworn in on 3 August 2023; replacing Caleb Gardiner.[6]
- Dwayne George resigns on 29 September 2023.
- Dwayne George sworn in on 26 October 2023.
- Cheryl Mary Clare Hurst announced on 21 August 2024 that she would be stepping down from the Senate for personal reasons.[7] She is scheduled to be replaced by Richie Richardson.[8]
- Samantha Marshall resigns on 12 November 2024, replaced by Michael Joseph.
- Osbert Frederick resigns on 14 November 2024.
- Shawn Nicholas resigns on 19 November 2024.
- Pearl Quinn-Williams sworn in on 25 November 2024.
- Lamin Newton sworn in on 29 November 2024.
- Rawdon Turner resigns on 27 December 2024.
- Michael Freeland sworn in on 21 March 2025.
- Kiz Johnson resigns on 24 October 2025.[9]
- Jamilla Kirwan sworn in on 28 November 2025.[4]
- Clement Antonio resigns on 5 December 2025.[10]
- Kiz Johnson sworn in on 5 December 2025.[11]
House of Representatives
Changes to the House during session
- Kelvin Simon resigns on 7 June 2023.
- Kelvin Simon re-elected on 24 October 2023.
- Anthony Smith changes political affiliation on 15 July 2024.
- Asot Michael assassinated on 4 November 2024.
- Gerald Watt resigns as Speaker on 18 November 2024.
- Osbert Frederick elected as Speaker on 18 November 2024.
- Rawdon Turner elected on 15 January 2025.
References
- ^ "Government of Antigua and Barbuda". ab.gov.ag. Retrieved 2024-07-10.
- ^ "Senator Antonio Resigns; Kiz Johnson to Be Sworn In as Government Senator". Antigua News Room. 2025-12-05. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ a b c https://antiguaobserver.com/new-upp-leader-and-opposition-senators-sworn-in/
- ^ a b Staff, Editorial (2025-11-28). "Jamilla Kirwan appointed Independent Senator". Pointe Xpress | Pointe FM 99.1 | Platnium FM 97.9 | Pointe Tv. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ https://antiguaobserver.com/fabian-jones-sworn-in-for-second-consecutive-term-as-oppositions-barbuda-senator/
- ^ "Dwayne George sworn in as ABLP Senator". 3 August 2023.
- ^ anr_staff (2024-08-21). "Government Senator Mary-Clare Hurst to Leave Office". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ anr_staff (2024-08-22). "Richie Richardson to Be Appointed Senator and Minister of Sports in Antigua and Barbuda". Antigua News Room. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ "Kiz Johnson Resigns as Independent Senator". Antigua News Room. 2025-10-26. Retrieved 2025-11-29.
- ^ "Senator Antonio Resigns; Kiz Johnson to Be Sworn In as Government Senator". Antigua News Room. 2025-12-05. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "Senator Antonio Resigns; Kiz Johnson to Be Sworn In as Government Senator". Antigua News Room. 2025-12-05. Retrieved 2025-12-05.
- ^ "ABLP narrowly escapes defeat in Antigua and Barbuda Election | Loop Caribbean News". Loop News. Retrieved 2023-01-24.