Kendra Beazer said Barbudans are seeking a shift away from political conflict and toward development, as he outlined priorities focused on education, business opportunities and expanding access to resources.

“Persons are tired of division, they’re tired of stagnation, they’re tired of delay. They want to see progress. They want to see development,” Beazer said during a campaign interview.

He said his vision for Barbuda centers on expanding opportunities, particularly in education and entrepreneurship.

“This new era… looks at extending those freedoms that Barbudans enjoy — access to more educational opportunities, access to financing to start up businesses that are innovative, value to the community of Barbuda,” he said.

Beazer identified education as a key pillar of his plans, describing it as essential to national and personal development.

“Education is your passport towards a better future,” he said. “Without education, you’re nothing. You don’t know how to run your business. You don’t know how to manage your finances.”

He encouraged residents to pursue all forms of learning, from short courses to advanced degrees, stressing that development must be continuous.

“Anybody that is thinking about pursuing education… go for it. Don’t limit yourself, don’t limit your capacity, continue to learn,” he said.

Beazer also pointed to efforts to expand access to education on the island itself, including discussions around increasing physical presence of training and academic institutions in Barbuda.

“For the future, what we would like to see is for more physical entities to be in Barbuda, so that Barbudans can be included as much as possible into our overall educational system,” he said.

His remarks come as campaigning intensifies ahead of the upcoming general election, with parties presenting competing visions for development across Antigua and Barbuda.