Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Leader of the Opposition Jamale Pringle united in celebration of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday. Browne endorsed making the event annual, with plans to extend it to a full-day holiday in the future.
The Prime Minister also announced that the entire ABLP Legislature will have to be in attendance at next year’s National Day of Prayer event.
The march, which began at Antigua Recreation Ground and ended at the Multi-Purpose Cultural Centre, drew thousands, offering prayers for leaders, youth, women, and the nation. The event was organized by the Ecclesiastical Ministry and supported by both government and opposition
Browne emphasized the need for spiritual support for the nation’s youth and called for wider participation from schools and the Cabinet. He aims to institutionalize the event as a key moment for national unity.