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Kelvin "Shugy" Simon | |
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| MP St Marys South | |
| Assumed office 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Antigua |
| Political party | United Progressive Party |
| Profession | Politician |
Kelvin Craig Simon, also known as "Shugy," is an Antiguan politician and member of the United Progressive Party in Antigua and Barbuda. He has worked as a guidance counselor and basketball player before entering politics.[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Simon spent 15 years serving in the Public Service of Antigua and Barbuda, where he worked as a guidance counselor at several schools, including St. Mary's Secondary School, Ottos Comprehensive School, and Villa Primary School.[1] He holds a degree in counseling and human resource management from the Caribbean Nazarene College in Trinidad, and is a certified personal trainer.[2]
Basketball career[edit]
Simon played for the Antigua National Basketball Team.[3]
Political career[edit]
Simon was first elected as the Member of Parliament for the St. Mary's South Constituency in the 2023 general election. Running as a candidate for the United Progressive Party (UPP), he defeated the incumbent Samantha Marshall of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) by a margin of 199 votes.[4]
In February 2023, a High Court judge ruled in his favor, allowing him to be sworn in as an MP despite ongoing legal disputes over his nomination.[4]
Simon's victory was challenged due to his previous status as a public servant at the time of his nomination, leading to a legal petition against his right to hold the seat.[5] In response to the legal challenges and to ensure the legitimacy of his position, Simon resigned from Parliament in June 2023, triggering a by-election.[6] In the subsequent by-election held in October 2023, Simon was re-elected, making him the first candidate to win two elections in the same year.[7] Simon received 1,065 votes against his opponent's 891.[8]
Community involvement[edit]
Simon co-founded "Project Bolans",[when?] an initiative focused on community development through sports tournaments, clean-ups, and food distribution drives. [1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Kelvin Simon - United Progressive Party". Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Kelvin Simon Events". United Progressive Party. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ "News – Antigua & Barbuda Basketball Association". Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ a b "Kelvin Simon to be sworn in as St Mary's South MP as judge rules against injunction". Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "MP Kelvin Simon officially sworn in following October 24 by-election victory". Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Hon. Kelvin 'Shugy' Simon Resigns from Parliament Paving the Way for By-Election". 7 June 2023. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Kelvin 'Shugy' Simon Wins St. Mary's South By-Election, Securing a Historic Second Victory". 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-06-02.
- ^ "Shugy wins his 'double or nothing' by-election gamble". Retrieved 2024-06-02.