All 15 successful candidates of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) have been sworn in as ministers or junior ministers, as Prime Minister Gaston Browne begins his fourth consecutive term in office.
The ceremony, held on Tuesday at the American University of Antigua, followed the party’s decisive victory in last week’s general election, where it secured 15 of 17 seats.
Despite reappointing ministers to their existing portfolios, Mr Browne said a Cabinet reshuffle could take place as early as January 2027. He said the current arrangement was intended to ensure continuity, with several ministers already leading major national projects.
Among them is Foreign Affairs Minister E. P. Chet Greene, who is overseeing preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Education Minister Daryll Matthew will continue work on expanding the UWI Five Islands Campus.
Mr Browne also highlighted ongoing efforts to address utility challenges under ICT, Utilities and Energy Minister Melford Nicholas, particularly water supply issues. Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne remains responsible for a nationwide road and infrastructure programme.
New and returning ministers were assigned portfolios immediately following the election, including Charles Fernandez(Tourism), Anthony Smith (Agriculture), Dwayne George (Sports), and Michael Joseph (Health), among others.
Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin had been sworn in earlier.
While the Cabinet remains largely unchanged, the Prime Minister said adjustments are likely as the administration progresses into its new term.