As well as members of Anguilla’s three competing political parties, five independent candidates have entered the race for this year’s general election.
Keith Fabian and Palmavon Webster will be competing for a seat in the Anguilla House of Assembly as the District 1 – Island Harbour representative.
Meanwhile, Yusuf Abdul Ali, Avenella Griffith and Lanny Hobson will be vying for one of four seats as an islandwide member in the polls on 26 February.
Each has made numerous public appearances in order to connect with voters, share their policy positions, and build support ahead of election day.
Keith Fabian
District 1 independent candidate Keith Fabian appeared on Klass FM on Tuesday, 18 February. Click here to watch.
Prior to that, he led a public meeting on Saturday, 15 February, at Welches Field with speeches and entertainment. Click below to watch:
Palmavon Webster
Former leader of opposition Palmavon Webster appeared on Upbeat Radio on 18 February. Click below to watch:
Click here to watch her earlier appearance on Klass FM on 17 February.
Yusuf Abdul Ali
Yusuf Abdul Ali joined the Anguilla National Youth Council’s debate series on 18 February to talk about issues affecting young people and sustainable development. Click below to watch:
Avenella Griffith
Avenella Griffith discussed her recent political position on Radio Anguilla on 12 February. Click here to watch.
She first presented her policies during an introductory video in November, 2024. Click below to watch:
Lanny Hobson
Lanny Hobson joined the Anguilla National Youth Council’s debate series on 18 February to talk about issues affecting young people and sustainable development. Click below to watch:
He also spoke about his goals for Anguilla on Radio Anguilla on 11 February. Click here to watch.
General election
General elections in Anguilla are held every five years, with the most recent election taking place in June 2020, when the Anguilla Progressive Movement was elected into office.
On election day, voters can select one candidate from their single-member district and up to four candidates from the islandwide district.
Eleven members of the Anguilla House of Assembly will be elected in total.
The electoral districts are: 1) Island Harbour, 2) Sandy Hill, 3) Valley North, 4) Valley South, 5) Road North, 6) Road South and 7) West End. A detailed map of electoral districts can be accessed here.
Voters must be a citizen of Anguilla, have resided in the territory for a specified period before the election, be at least 18 years old, and be registered on the electoral roll.
Votes will be counted at 8.30pm on 26 February at the House of Assembly building in The Valley.
The candidates in each district with the highest number of votes will be elected along with the four islandwide candidates with the most votes.
The Elections Act can be read in full here.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article provides impartial coverage of political activities in the lead up to the 2025 general election in Anguilla.
It does not constitute an endorsement of any party or candidate.
