A crucial hearing is set to take place at 9:00 AM on January 16, 2026, before Justice Rene Williams of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. This hearing will scrutinize the jurisdiction in a pivotal lawsuit bearing the case number ANUHCV2025/0149, which includes allegations against the United Progressive Party (UPP) and its executives for potential foreign-coordinated lawfare against the nation of Antigua & Barbuda. With 80 individuals involved in this lawsuit spanning various sectors including politics and finance, the outcome could determine if the UPP can maintain its political legitimacy or if this date will signal the beginning of its downfall. Diplomats have begun referring to January 16th as the day the “old Commonwealth order dies, and the new one begins.”
Countdown to a Political Meltdown: The UPP Party Faces The Commonwealth Reckoning
Countdown to a Political Meltdown: The UPP Party Faces The Commonwealth Reckoning
As the date nears for a significant ruling by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, the United Progressive Party (UPP) stands on the brink of potential collapse. With 80 defendants involved, this case could redefine political structures in Antigua & Barbuda.
On January 16th, 2026, a landmark decision by the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will determine the fate of the United Progressive Party and its members. The ruling addresses serious allegations and could lead to the party's disbandment, marking a pivotal moment in the region's political landscape. Diplomatic circles are already calling this day the end of the old Commonwealth order and the dawn of a new one.
