Thank You

I know that the people made the right decision, but we have many areas for improvement. Crime, Immigration, Health care and Civil works require attention.

The Electoral Commission debacle should be addressed and firm action taken. Our process should not be decided by those who are not entitled to be here and a process as critical as an election should not be hampered by imcompetence.

Antigua requires uplifting and I believe the UPP can do it.

Congrats to you and your team Mr Spencer. It was a hard battle i tell you as a proud UPP supporter. However the race for regaining our native land is not over we need to continue on that trend. Moreover we need to tighten our belts and pull up on the loose ends, in that we need to implement a zero tolerance society. Finally to conclude i would love Errol Cort to regain his portfolio, i tell u he is a good man for finance, i am not in his constituency but saddened that he lost to Lester. Again congrats to the UPP team, Lets Move Forward

Your Excellency, The Honorable Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, congratulations and may GOD's blessings continue to be showered upon you, your family and the NATION of Antigua and Barbuda.
God has a way of sending help to a people in distress. To some He sends Prophets, to others He sends Messengers and yet to even others He sends Leaders with Visionary Insight. You are such a ONE as that in theses perilous times. As the calypsonion so rightfully says in his lyrics:
"You are a BORN LEADER"!!!
We Love you.
To GOD Be The GLORY!!
Sonnie

Congrats to the UPP Government. I hope the Government will rethink who can vote in the election. In the rest of the world you have to be a citizen of that country to vote in the election. I hope the laws will be changed. Only citizen should have the right to determine the leadership of their country, they have a vested interest.

Congratulations to the UPP Team! But most of all, congratulations to Antigua and Barbuda for allowing common sense to prevail in the ballot box. You have done a great work so far and I salute you for it. However, although I have supported UPP in the last two elections, I would hate for you to rest on your laurels and fall into complacency. The road ahead is a long and winding one; but persevere, and you will get there.

I want justice to reign in Antigua and Barbuda. YOU MUST BRING LESTER BIRD AND HIS CRONIES TO ACCOUNT!!! You ran a good marketing campaign inferring that this would be the case. If you look long and hard enough, you will find a plethora sleaze connected to the ALP, for example one website with a historical overview of Antigua and Barbuda stated:
“...law enforcement officials have charged that Antigua and Barbuda is a major center of money laundering, drug trafficking, and arms smuggling. Several scandals tainted the Bird family, especially the 1995 conviction of Prime Minister Lester Bird's brother, Ivor, for cocaine smuggling.”
(Source: http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0107284.html)

If Lester Bird and company are not brought to justice, I will lose confidence in this party and withdraw my support, (and I know that there are many others who are of the same opinion).

Finally, I notice the God has played a prominent role in your campaign (with Gospel concerts, Thanks-giving services etc). That’s definitely a good thing! Last week, Baldwin Spencer was applauded for reading from the Bible, “he who has clean hands and a pure heart will ascend to the hills”, which of course is a true statement. I hope this wasn’t just spin or hype. Please make sure you all keep yourselves that way, because the Bible also tells us not to be deceived because God is not mocked, and we reap what we sow.

Let’s continue to move forward ever, backwards never on the right track in the right direction!

To you Sir, the youth of this nation say THANK YOU. We have come a long way with the help of God, and we pray that he will continue to guide our paths.

To the honorable Prime Minister Mr. Baldwin Spencer congratulatiom to you and the entire upp team on winning a second time and its coming from all the upp people at the st. johns city . lift your head up because you are the best..

Congratulations to the Honourable Prime Minister Mr. Spencer of the UPP and his team for winning another term to govern our beautiful little Nation. God works in mysterious ways! This affords you the opportunity to continue from where you left off. May he continue to guide and protect you and the other members of your party.

A very hearty congratulations to you, our Honourable Prime minister and the UPP for regaining the trust and mandate of all nationalistic individuals. Although I am saddened by the loss of some of our ministers, I am still firmly convinced that God is in control and on your side and come next election day - the Alp a go fade away, dem a go done away when UPP WIN AGAIN.

God's richest blessings

Congrats to the Hon. Baldwin Spencer and his team. Now is the time to review and implement major changes in the Immigration Department and Electoral Office. A review of the Constitution is also necessary - only citizens should vote in an election and strict requirements for citizenship should be put in place.

ALP operatives should be relocated from thier current posts if they attempt to obstruct the programs and policies of the Government. God's guidance for a successful second term. You have my support and that of my family.

At last Antiguans have given another party the chance to really make some change in the politics of this country. We ALL KNEW ONE TERM COULD NEVER DO IT. I am so proud of the Prime Minister and his team.

My heart aches for Dr. Cort. How can rational thinking people vote for Lester Bird?

This election has left me determined to play a role in the governance of this country. We must all become involved if we really want to see positive changes take place.

Congrads 222 da UPP Government in the sunshine!!! My future in this country looks exceptionally bright!!cnt wait 4 da next 5 years when i will finally have the oppurtunity to make my voice be heard an keep this party in Governnment!!!! The future looks good!!! We have $$$ in our banks and those crooks dnt hve the chance 22 steal it from us once again(well atleast some of them wont)!!! So on behalf of the youths in this country----Thank You~~~P.S pms School sell off~~~!!!

To the UPP team i want to congratulate you on your win but as you I both know we really need some improvement crime is the # 1 improvement, and just a word of advise do not wait until last minute rather when its close to election to visit your people am begging you all to keep this in mind this plaus a stron part congrats once again.

Congratualtions to the UPP on winning the election. You have been given a second term to continue to work in the interet of all the people. The Government needs to seriously address the immigration policies in Antigua and Barbuda thus not allowing persons who are not living here legally to have such a huge effect on the next general elections as was the case of the recent elections.

Congrats!!! Congrats!!! Congrats!!!!

Congratulation to the Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer and the rest of the UPP team. Knew we would win but by how much i dont know. Deeply saddened by what went on in Rural East and Rural South. Keep your heads up guys. UPP won. Need to do something about the non-nationals especially the Jamaicans and the Guyanese . We've got to pass a law prohibitting the non-nationals from voting.

Congrats!!! Congrats!!! Congrats!!!!

Peaches
No one is trying to discriminate against non nationals but we have a serious Immigration problem in Antigua and if you lived here you would know. I stood in line for 9 hours and people who were barely living here for 3 years stood with me and out numbered Antiguans and voted ALP. We were disrespected in the line as we waited to vote and taunted about how ALP will win again. Non National come here and because of their poor conditions in Jamaica & Guyana they are susceptible to bribes and SELL their votes to the highest bidder. Antigua is for Antiguans and we will not sit down and have our futures dictated by non-nationals.
When you are ready to return and defend Antigua you can talk until then just continue drinking your coffee in the US and leave us to manage our country!!

congrats to u mr prime minister on your victory am a strong upp supporter keep your head up god is with u and your family dont give up we are all praying for u with lots of love upp for life

Congrats to the UPP Team. St. Phillip's South checking in..........We did our best, but I guess our best wasn't good enough. PM, we did work hard, but not enough to outshine the dollars of the ASSLOTS and the BIRRRDS and the GLASSTONS. Well God did us some justice. He brought them closer for us to have an eye on them when we are ready to send them to 1735. The 7 gangster are now under oue watchful eyes and no plane tickets to hide them. When their number comes up..........the are in the HOUSE. Congrats again. WE HAB THEM AGAIN.

JMEW

I am an Antiguan and it is about time we stand up. I can not see how the non-nationials come here and do as they like and we put up with it. We need to wake up and smell the coffee. TO the Honourable Prime Minister I hope this not a easy walk in the Park. Because we are watching you. They need to be gailed.

Heartfelt congratulations to PM Spencer and his team and closer to home, Dr. Quinn-Leandro, on behalf of our family.

We are deeply saddened by the unfortunate loss of votes for Dr. Cort and Mr. Williams in particular. Those two men have worked hard and it's really difficult to accept that the citizens and residents within their respective constituency could not associate.

Nonetheless, remember, in all things give thanks to God. We believe that it's divine intervension that got UPP a next five years, not us the people - and if God brought the UPP to it, He'll certainly bring the UPP through it.

Continue to stand for what is right and keep God in all of your plans and activities.

Blessings!!!

Congratulations to the UPP Government on being re-elected for a second term.

However, if we are to have any hope of being re-elected for a third term, playing Mr. Nice Guy can not work.

Changes need to made immediately to our immigration polices and laws allowing non-nationals to participate in our General Elections. Non-nationals should not be allowed to vote in Antigua's election without first acquiring citizenship. To qualify for citizenship non-national should reside in Antigua a minimum of 10 yrs contributing economically and investing in our country. No new non-nationals should be allowed into Antigua, and those who are here illegally and working without work permits should be deported immediately.

The UPP Government also needs to make constituencies that have supported their government over the years a priority. The road work program, school meals program, installation of street lights and other infrastructural and social development should be completed in constituencies such as St.Mary's South, All Saints West, All Saints East and St.Lukes and St.Georges IMMEDIATELY.

It can not be business as usual. Antigua for Antiguans

Congratulations, my Honorable Prime Minister, and to your team. Antigua is happy today because of your fight for our future in which you were victorious. Remember, big tent idea is now history, and I want to tell Mr Winston Williams, I was very angry that you lost, however, i want you to know that a certain group HOURANI were as much a part of your loss as they indeed helped to sabotage you, for they are a Trojan horse for the H's.

Please keep your wits about you guys and work in the interest of Antigua and Barbuda.
We love you all....!

Congratulation to the UPP Team especially Dr. Cort keep the faith my brother and God will see you through. Praying for you all.

Congratulations to the United Progressive Party for its victory at the polls! May God continue to bless you as you continue the "work in progress" in Antigua and Barbuda. This herculean task you have spearheaded of "Defending the Nation" is not to be underestimated. The evidence of our inability to play "gutter politics" against the masters of the craft - the ALP - is evident given the results of the elections! I concur with all those individuals who say that the "BIG TENT IS HISTORY!" We, the true nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, who see and put "country" before "self" expect you MR. PM to consider the following:-
Immigration reform
Addressing the debacle of the Electoral Office
ALP operatives still occupying key positions in Govt. and undermining the process.
Citizenship issues to include non-nationals voting after only 3 years in this country, deciding an indigenous people's future.

Once again, God bless you, UPP and God bless Antigua & Barbuda

Hello Peaches. In Antigua, we have no problem with non-nationals or in other words, Non-Citizens. I and many others in Antigua feel that in order to vote, you mus be a citizen, period! If you are born in Antigua, then you are Antiguan by birth. Alternatively, a non-national may come to Antigua and and by right, if they are law abiding, and have fulfilled their required time and permits etc, if applicable can apply for citizenship through naturalization. Then that person would also be qualified to vote as all born YAH people can also with no difference.

Simply put, we as citizens are demanding that ONLY CITIZENS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE, PERIOD! My family migrated to Antigua over 36 years ago from another Island. I was born here and my child is also born here. So by birth, I am Antiguan, and equally, my mother living here since then, applied for citizenship according to law and hence is now an Antiguan. The point is, regardless of where one comes from, they can be here for 3 months, 5 years or 30 years, if you don't go through the process and naturalize, then you should not have the right to vote, as this crucial right should be reserved for Citizens only.

I am also of the view, that Antigua should tighten its borders and close this loop of infinite immigration. We cannot absorb without major consequences limitless migrants from all over. I also believe that we need to stop issuing renewals of time. Anyone who comes to the country should leave and not have the hope of staying and hanging on. Jobs should be secured for Antiguans. We also have a long history with Montserrat and Dominica as well as ST.Kitts and Nevis. These, are our immediate concerns, as they are also small and share many of our concerns and should also be given always first preferences over others. I fear, however, that with migrants from those big countries, the face of Antigua will change for the worse in less than 10 years, if we don't keep control of our borders and secure them. And those ANTIGUANS who use non-citizens for their political games and encourage them to bash other citizens, should be held accountable for treason to our NATION. My child's future is not for sale and SO IS THE FUTURE OF ALL OUR ANTIGUAN CHILDREN.....Think about it....I also don't support CSME. Small islands won't get any benefits..it is all a SHAM...We will eventually get flooded with criminality and foreign influences fighting to carve us up....

Let me say first of all that I am extremely conservative when it comes to immigration policies in Antigua. I think we should rip a page or two from Barbuda and see how they handle immigration issues.
I prefer to be blunt and spit the marbles out of my mouth so everyone can understand what I am saying. I think citizenship should only be allowed after 10 years of living in, and contributing to Antigua and Barbuda's development. Taxes should be paid, proof of employment or evidence that you are not a burden on the government and citizens of Antigua and Barbuda. You should also be tested on the history, culture, politics, and constitution of Antigua and Barbuda. Finally, you should never be convicted of a crime.
Participation in the political process should be strictly reserved for CITIZENS only. It is ridiculous for anyone to be in the country for only three years and allowed to vote. THIS IS CRAZY. ENOUGH ALREADY. It is time to strengthen the spine with more steel. Its time to stand up for Antigua.
Do you think I could go to Jamaica or Guyana and engage in their political process the way their nationals do here? A FRESH START IS NEEDED, NOW IS THE TIME TO CORRECT WHAT'S WRONG with immigration.