Independent MP Asot Michael Found Dead in St John’s, Antigua

ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Police have launched an investigation into the death of Asot Michael, an independent Member of Parliament for St Peter, who was found dead in his home in St John’s, Antigua, on Tuesday morning.

The legislator was reportedly discovered lying in a pool of blood at his Dry Hill residence, a shocking incident that has prompted an outpouring of grief across the nation.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the circumstances of Michael’s death, and police remain on the scene as the investigation continues. The discovery of the 54-year-old politician’s body has drawn a crowd of concerned residents to his home, as people across Antigua react to the loss of the well-known public figure.

Born on December 21, 1969, in Guadeloupe, Michael had a long-standing career in Antiguan politics, having previously served as a minister in the government under Prime Minister Gaston Browne. In the January 2023 general election, he successfully contested as an independent candidate after parting ways with the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).

Michael’s sudden death leaves a significant void in the St Peter constituency and in Antiguan politics. Further updates are expected as police conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.