16th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda
Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda (2023-present)
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The 16th legislature of Antigua and Barbuda served from the 2023 Antiguan general election on 18 January 2023 until its dissolution on 1 April 2026.[1]
Legislative bodyParliament of Antigua and Barbuda
Meeting placeSt. John's
Term18 January 2023 â 1 April 2026
Election2023 Antiguan general election
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| Overview | |||||
| Legislative body | Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda | ||||
| Meeting place | St. John's | ||||
| Term | 18 January 2023 â 1 April 2026 | ||||
| Election | 2023 Antiguan general election | ||||
| Government | Labour | ||||
| Opposition | UPP, BPM | ||||
| Crown of Antigua and Barbuda | |||||
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| 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 (until 18 February 2026) Randy Baltimore (from 27 March 2026) | ||||
Members
Senate
The Senate was appointed on 23 January 2023.[2]
| Position | Senator | Source |
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| 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 | [3] |
| 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 | [4] |
| Opposition Senator | Alex Browne | [4] |
| Opposition Senator | David Massiah | [4] |
| Independent Senator (Governor Generalâs representative) | Jamilla Kirwan | [5] |
| Barbuda Senator (Barbuda Council) | Fabian Jones | [6] |
Changes to Senate during session
- Dwayne George sworn in on 3 August 2023; replacing Caleb Gardiner.[7]
- 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.[8] She is scheduled to be replaced by Richie Richardson.[9]
- 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.[10]
- Jamilla Kirwan sworn in on 28 November 2025.[5]
- Clement Antonio resigns on 5 December 2025.[11]
- Kiz Johnson sworn in on 5 December 2025.[12]
- Alex Browne resigns on 18 February 2026.[13]
- Alex Browne sworn in on 31 March 2026.[14]
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.
- Robin Yearwood resigns on 18 February 2026.[16]
- Randy Baltimore sworn in on 27 March 2026.[17]