St. Mary's South is a parliamentary constituency in the country of Antigua and Barbuda. It is located on the island of Antigua within the Parish of Saint Mary. The constituency elects one member to the House of Assembly, the lower house of the national legislature.
Geographic boundaries
The constituency comprises the southern part of the parish of Saint Mary, including the communities of Cades Bay, Jolly Beach, and portions of the town of Bolans. Exact boundary descriptions are defined by the Electoral Commission of Antigua and Barbuda.
Electorate
According to the official results of the 2018 general election, the electorate for St. Mary’s South numbered 3,499 registered voters.
Political representation
- Current Member of Parliament (MP): As of the 2018 general election, the seat is held by Jamale Pringle of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).
- Party affiliation: The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party has retained the constituency in recent elections.
Electoral history (selected)
| Election year | Winning candidate | Party | Vote share* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Jamale Pringle | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | 54.2 % |
| 2014 | Luther Joseph | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | 51.8 % |
| 2010 | Luther Joseph | Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party | 49.7 % |
*Vote share reflects the percentage of valid votes cast for the winning candidate in the respective election.
Administrative significance
St. Mary’s South, like other constituencies in Antigua and Barbuda, serves as a fundamental electoral district for the parliamentary system. The elected MP represents the constituency’s interests in the national legislature, participates in law‑making, and addresses local concerns through constituency offices.
References
- Electoral Commission of Antigua and Barbuda, “Constituency Boundaries and Electorate Statistics,” 2018.
- Government of Antigua and Barbuda, “Members of Parliament,” official parliamentary website (accessed 2023).
All data reflect the most recent publicly available official sources; subsequent elections or boundary changes are not included if not yet documented.