Richard Lewis
Richard Lewis is the Member of Parliament for St John’s Rural West in Antigua and Barbuda. He has recently garnered attention for advocating against the government's proposal to increase vehicular license fees, which he argues would further burden citizens already facing financial challenges. Lewis has highlighted the financial profitability of the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board and questioned the necessity of imposing additional fees when alternatives could be explored. His calls for transparency and accountability in government financial practices reflect his commitment to protecting the interests of his constituents.
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Richard Lewis scored for St Jago in their match against Mona.
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Jamaica· 2025-10-23
Richard Lewis also participated in the Masters 40+ division.
Briton John dominates Linden Memorial Cycle Road Race
Guyana· 2025-10-23
Kwame Ridley won the Masters over 40+ category as he was followed by Robin Persaud and Richard Lewis in second and third places.
DeNobrega wins Aubrey Gordon Memorial Cycle Road RaceGuyana· 2025-10-20
MP Richard Lewis conveyed heartfelt condolences to the Bowers family and advocated for a multi-faceted approach to address crime.
Nation in mourning after talented youth cricketer stabbed to death
Unknown· 2025-07-31
MP for St John’s Rural West, Richard Lewis has strongly refuted claims made by Senator Michael Joseph that he was 'missing in action' during a recent tour.
Rural West MP Richard Lewis rejects Sen Michael Joseph’s ‘MIA’ claimsUnknown· 2025-07-18
Richard Lewis is the Parliamentary Representative for St John’s Rural West who has advocated for the community centre to be handed over to local residents.
Gray’s Green Community Centre placed under the Ministry of Social and Urban TransformationUnknown· 2025-07-17MP Richard Lewis has called for increased police presence in the St John’s Rural West constituency in response to the shooting incident.
Shooting incident on Federation Road leaves vehicle damagedUnknown· 2025-07-14
Member of Parliament Richard Lewis organized a road-clearing operation after government assistance was not forthcoming.
MP Lewis spearheads clearing overgrown vegetation along Five Islands main roadUnknown· 2025-07-11
Former Wimbledon chief executive Richard Lewis told BBC Sport in 2019 the club would honour Murray with a statue when he finished playing.
Andy Murray: Wimbledon statue of British tennis great earmarked for All England Club in 2027
United Kingdom· 2025-06-24
Richard Lewis is urging the National Solid Waste Management Authority to implement scheduled bulk waste collection across Antigua and Barbuda.
MP calls for scheduled bulk waste collection to combat illegal dumpingUnknown· 2025-06-10Similar to his political opponent MP Richard Lewis, Senator Joseph is urging the police to increase their efforts in preventing these violent crimes within the constituency.
Senator Joseph also laments criminal activities in Rural WestUnknown· 2025-05-31Opposition MP Richard Lewis welcomed the news of the basic account, calling the bill a 'boost to economic activity'.
Lower House approves Banking Amendment Bill to reform customer services, related amenitiesUnknown· 2025-05-20
Richard Lewis is the United Progressive Party MP for St John’s Rural West who raised questions about the bidding process.
Local contractors to bid in $100M roadworks programme, PM saysUnknown· 2025-05-17
Member of Parliament for St John’s Rural West Richard Lewis has issued a passionate call for urgent road repairs in his constituency.
MP Lewis calls for urgent road repairs in St John's Rural WestUnknown· 2025-04-29Member of Parliament for St John’s Rural West Richard Lewis has made progress in his efforts to obtain documents from at least three agencies regarding the rental agreement involving the prime minister’s son.
MP Lewis makes inroads in quest to obtain documents relating to rental deal with prime minister’s sonUnknown· 2025-04-15
Opposition Member of Parliament Richard Lewis has condemned Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s announcement that he’s considering holding a constitutional referendum on dissolving the Barbuda Council.
St John’s Rural West MP criticises PM’s ‘Barbuda referendum’ talkUnknown· 2025-04-07
Richard Lewis has accused Prime Minister Gaston Browne of engaging in 'delayed transparency' regarding the sale of the superyacht Alfa Nero.
MP Lewis says PM Browne’s plan to bring Alfa Nero’s sale report before Parliament is ‘delayed transparency’Unknown· 2025-04-07
Richard Lewis publicly criticized party leadership on Observer radio over the weekend.
Political Leader calls for unity in the UPP amid growing internal discordUnknown· 2025-04-02
The MPs claimed, among other issues, that they had not been properly informed about the party’s recent 'Fed Up' rally.
UPP Chairperson says she won’t run for leadership at party’s next conventionUnknown· 2025-04-02Richard Lewis described the internal toxicity within the party.
Dissent on open radio as UPP MPs blast party leadership on party strategyUnknown· 2025-03-31
Richard Lewis raised concerns about the disappearance of Chantel and other missing persons.
Residents call for the death penalty for young Chantel Crump’s killerUnknown· 2025-03-17
St John’s Rural West MP Hon Richard Lewis expressed concern about the missing child’s whereabouts.
Duo in custody as police probe case of missing nine-year-old Chantel CrumpUnknown· 2025-03-14
MP Richard Lewis was part of the committee that reviewed the proposed Police Bill 2025.
AG aims for ‘tight-knit legislation’ to eliminate legal loopholes in Police BillUnknown· 2025-03-14
Richard Lewis supported the Bill but suggested it should go further.
Parliament approves measure to allow OECS architects to freely move within jurisdictionUnknown· 2025-03-07
St John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis is a member of the select committee examining the law enforcement bills.
Fire and Rescue Bill delayed again as MPs send three law enforcement bills to select committee for reviewUnknown· 2025-03-06
MP for St. John’s Rural West Richard Lewis supported the Bill, noting potential benefits for the country.
MPs sign off on legislation to authorize CAF membershipUnknown· 2025-03-05Richard Lewis, the MP for St John’s Rural West, voiced support for the amendment reflecting lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Parliament gives the nod to virtual platforms for remand proceedingsUnknown· 2025-03-05St John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis voiced strong support for the legislation.
Consumer Protection Bill gets unanimous green light from Lower HouseUnknown· 2025-03-05
Richard Lewis raised concerns about the delay in tabling the important resolution.
Parliamentarians approve resolution to expedite extraditions across Caricom statesUnknown· 2025-03-03
St John’s Rural West MP Richard Lewis declared that the fee hike is 'unconscionable' when levied on everyday citizens.
‘Expect more protests’, Opposition Leader says re government’s proposed 40 percent licensing fee hikeUnknown· 2025-02-25