The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) is saddened by the
sudden passing of its Chairman, John. M. Jarvis.
Jarvis passed away at the Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John’s Medical Centre on
Monday 15 th January 2024 after a brief period of illness.
He was appointed as a member of the Commission on December 21 st 2015 and
became the Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission on April
6 th 2022 after the tenure of the then Chairman, Nathaniel “Paddy” James.
Jarvis is being remembered as a professional, jovial, meticulous, fair and
motivating individual, who kept the interest and advancement of team members at
ABEC along with the integrity and transparency of the work of the Commission, at
the forefront of his daily operations.
His strength and leadership as an electoral management professional provided a
catalyst for learning for the human resources in the organization who often relied
on his vast experience and expertise.
Deputy Chairman of ABEC, Eugene Francis, expressed that Jarvis was more than
just a colleague “he was also a friend and a mentor”.
“He will be greatly missed. We always had great conversations and he was always
willing to share information about the history and work of ABEC and always had
ideas on how to improve the working conditions of our staff at ABEC”.
Supervisor of Elections, Ian. S. Hughes, indicated that the nation of Antigua and
Barbuda has lost a stalwart, who is revered internationally for his sterling
contributions to the electoral management process.
The Commission expresses its condolences to his wife, Faustina Jarvis, his
children and his wider circle of family and friends for their loss. He will be deeply
missed.
Meanwhile, The Cabinet expresses its condolences to the wife and family of the
late John Jarvis, Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission at
the time of his death. He was an outstanding servant of the people of Antigua and
Barbuda having served as Chairman of the Carnival Development Committee, and
a member of a plethora civic organizations that significantly impacted the nation of
Antigua and Barbuda.