Nigel Bascus, leader of the Missing Link–Voice of the People Party (MLVOP), is seeking to contest St John’s Rural West in Antigua and Barbuda’s April 30 general election, positioning himself as an alternative to the two major parties.

A fisherman by trade, Bascus said he is not motivated by money or status. “I’m not running for a bigger paycheck… I’m just running to make my country better,” he said.

He is expected to face ABLP candidate Michael Joseph and UPP’s Richard Lewis, once he secures the ten nominations required.

Bascus said his campaign will focus on agriculture and aquaculture, arguing that both sectors have been neglected despite their importance to food security. He also pointed to his training initiative aimed at equipping people with skills in farming and fishing.

He said he has already lined up his nominators and plans to campaign through house-to-house visits, radio appearances and direct community outreach.