Tiffany Anthea Lauren Strann- Peters was sworn in as a Government Senator on Wednesday during a ceremony at Government House, with officials highlighting her appointment as another milestone for female representation in Antigua and Barbuda’s Parliament.

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams said Peters’ appointment carries national significance beyond her personal achievement, noting that the number of female senators has now risen to six.

“With your inclusion, the total number of female senators named to date now rises to six,” Sir Rodney said during the ceremony.

He added that when combined with women serving in the Lower House, female parliamentary representation now stands at eight members within the country’s 34-member Parliament — among the highest levels in the nation’s history.

Sir Rodney described the development as “important and encouraging” for democracy and said greater female participation strengthens governance and broadens perspectives in decision-making.

“It also sends a powerful message to our young women and girls of Antigua and Barbuda that leadership, public service and national contribution are open to all who are prepared to serve with excellence and with integrity,” he said.

Peters took three updated constitutional oaths during the ceremony, including the Oath of Allegiance, Oath of Office and Oath of Secrecy, which officials said reflect Antigua and Barbuda’s constitutional independence and commitment to accountability in public service.