ST JOHN’S, Antigua (February 1, 2023)—The court will hear the election petition challenging the eligibility of Member of Parliament for St. Mary’s South Kelvin Simon on February 9, 2023. Attorney Hugh Marshall, acting on behalf of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) filed the matter, contending that Simon, who was an employee of the …
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Chairperson of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission John Jarvis ST JOHN’S, Antigua (January 31, 2023)—Obtuseness and fearmongering, not reality, accounted for some of the mistrust surrounding the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission’s handling of the January 18, 2023 elections, the organization summarized Tuesday. From unsubstantiated reports of deceased electors to double registrations to an …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 28, 2023)—As speculation brews about the political future of Sir Robin Yearwood, the eleven-time St Philip North Member of Parliament has signaled that his role in the Gaston Browne administration remains unfinalized. Yearwood, who was noticeably absent at last week’s swearing in ceremony for Cabinet ministers, is earmarked for the role …
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The fanfare of the flights between West Africa and Antigua and Barbuda fizzled quickly, leading to the suspension of the route until several fundamental matters are resolved. ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 27, 2023)—The Government of Antigua and Barbuda officially announced the suspension, with immediate effect, of the route between West Africa and Antigua and Barbuda. …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 24, 2023)—Four opposition senators today took the Oath of Office, Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Secrecy on their way to being sworn in by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams. Shawn Nicholas, the UPP General Secretary, was reappointed—this time as Minority Leader in the Senate. Johnathon Joseph, who was narrowly defeated …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 24, 2023) — Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, under whose portfolio Immigration falls, confirmed to Dadli Media Pop Up that when the newly constituted Cabinet meets tomorrow, he will recommend the immediate cancellation of all dealings with the entities responsible for flights transporting Africans to Antigua and Barbuda. Benjamin said the matter, …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 23, 2023) –Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, today swore in 11 members to the Upper House. The senators took the oaths of Office, Allegiance and Secrecy. The ceremony at Government House also swore in, from amongst the senators, one Minister of State …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 23, 2023) — Prime Minister Gaston Browne has flatly rejected suggestions that the recently concluded elections were a referendum on his personality and leadership style. The Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) Political Leader has long been seen as a controversial figure, given his forthright and unapologetic leadership style. “If it …
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St. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 20, 2023) – Six cabinet members were sworn into office on Friday on the heels of this week’s general elections that saw the Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) returned to office for a third consecutive term. The full eight member team is headed by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who retains …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 20, 2023) – Just 48 hours after his party failed to secure enough seats to take the reins of government and falling short in his own constituency by six seats, Harold Lovell, the political leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) has stepped down from the party leadership. A release from …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 19, 2023)— For a third time, a triumphant Gaston Alfonso Browne made his way to Government House and, with his wife at his side and bible in hand, took the oaths of office and of secrecy and swore his allegiance to the sovereign. Browne emerged as Prime Minister after his Antigua …
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (January 19, 2023)—The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) retained the government, claiming nine seats following the January 18, 2023 elections. This marked a majority that was decreased by five seats. Prime Minister Gaston Browne, speaking from the ABLP’s headquarters on Nugent Avenue, addressed party faithful just past 3 am Thursday morning. …
Democratic National Alliance (DNA) leader Joanne Massiah ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 17, 2023)—The head of the opposition Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is keeping an open mind but is otherwise tight-lipped on the probability of a coalition government emerging from the January 18 elections. Though the two front-runners, the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) and …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 10, 2023) —The Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has promised that a third term will see a lower cost of living, more jobs and improved utility services and infrastructure. These and other plans were outlined in the party’s 135-page manifesto that was launched during a …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 9, 2023)—Secure your voter’s identification card. That is the message to electors from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) as the January 18, 2023 general election date draws closer. The government issued card is integral to the process, as no elector shall be permitted to vote without it, ABEC Public …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 8, 2023)—The opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) this week unveiled a roadmap for what it hopes will soon be a Harold Lovell administration. The dominant opposition party believes the 64-page document titled 7 Pillars for Relief, Recovery and Shared Prosperity addresses all the major issues in Antigua and Barbuda that affect …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 7, 2023)— The incumbent Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), on Saturday, announced the elimination of work permits for nationals of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) and the Dominican Republic, effective January 1, 2023, checkmating the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP). UPP Political Leader Harold Lovell, just this week, announced the …
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ST JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (January 6, 2023) —The United Progressive Party (UPP) has revealed its intent to pave a way for immigrants from Caribbean countries to live and work in the twin isle state without needing work permits. “If you were living in Antigua on the 31st of December, 2022, within the first month of a UPP …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 6, 2023)—“Women of Labour ” was the main rallying cry when the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) held a public meeting on Knuckle Block in Gray’s Farm Thursday night. The meeting displayed the female candidates on the party’s slate and other high profile and up-and-coming women. That said, however, the …
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ABLP supporters gather in Fort Road and later in All Saints ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 4, 2023)—With two weeks before Antiguans and Barbudans go to the polls, the incumbent Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has ramped up its campaign with a series of rallies across the country. Wednesday afternoon saw ABLP supporters criss-cross …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 31, 2023)—Incumbent candidate for the St Peter constituency Asot Michael has vowed to take his legal challenge to the highest court following the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s (ABLP) official nomination of candidate Rawdon Turner on December 28, 2022. Michael was sidelined for the governing ABLP’s nomination after failing to meet …
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Campaign Entanglement: Gaston Browne and Asot Michael sparred verbally while campaigning in Pares in the much-watched St Peter constituency Friday night ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 31, 2023)—Prime Minister and Political Leader of the incumbent Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) Gaston Browne says his threat to punch Asot Michael came after the embattled incumbent …
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne and independent candidate Asot Michael in a confrontation at a Pares Village home (Photo courtesy of an onlooker) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 31, 2023) – Police were dispatched to the eastern constituency of St Peter Friday evening after a heated exchange between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and incumbent candidate Asot …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 30, 2022)—All registration units will open from 4 pm to 6 pm to facilitate the collection of voter identification cards, starting Tuesday, January 3, 2023, the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) announced. ABEC stressed that the only function of the respective offices is for ID collection, and individuals must present …
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Prime Minister and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) incumbent for St. John’s City West Gaston Browne made merry with his wife, the incumbent in St. John’s Rural East, and scores of party supporters on Wednesday’s Nomination Day. (Photo by Dadli Media Pop Up) ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 28, 2022)—The incumbent Antigua and Barbuda …
ST. JOHN’s, Antigua (December 28, 2023)—Fifty-three candidates—17 on the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) ticket, 16 apiece on the United Progressive Party (UPP) and Democratic National Alliance (DNA) tickets, three independents and one from the Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM)—were nominated on Wednesday’s Nomination Day in Antigua and Barbuda. The early highlights of the day …
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 28, 2023)—Sixteen United Progressive Party (UPP) candidates on Wednesday completed the nomination process in anticipation of elections due on January 18, 2023. Exuberant supporters clad in blue and yellow—the colours synonymous with the main opposition party—punctuated the process. Party faithful marched with their respective candidates to the various stations across the …
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Hon. Jamale Pringle, the incumbent in the All Saints East & St. Luke constituency, completed the process to become duly nominated as a candidate for the January 18, 2023 polls. ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 28, 2022)—Wednesday’s Nomination Day found Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Jamale Pringle confident he would shed the “Single Pringle” …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 23, 2022)—“The time of redemption is now.” That is the message from the United Progressive Party (UPP) leader Harold Lovell on the heels of this week’s election date announcement. In a 20-minute video posted on social media, Lovell laid out a condemnatory assessment of the incumbent Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party …
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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 22, 2022)—Governor General Sir Rodney Williams on Thursday issued the Writs of Election, which were duly published in The Antigua and Barbuda Official Gazette, making official January 18, 2023 as Election Day across the twin-island nation. The Writ for each of the 17 constituencies is published on pages 3-25 of The …
MP for Barbuda Trevor Walker says people are talking about Barbudans and for Barbudans but on January 18, 2023, Barbudans will have their say CODRINGTON, Barbuda (December 20, 2022)—The incumbent Member of Parliament for Barbuda, Trevor Walker, is confident of two things where the upcoming elections are concerned—that commitment to tradition will trump the …
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Assurances from the top brass of replenished supplies did little to stop the long lines at service stations Tuesday, as residents sought to fill their vehicles and secure LPG days away from Christmas JOHN’S, Antigua (December 20, 2022)–With five days left before Christmas and just hours after the announcement of the January 18, 2023 …
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Leader of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party and Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne addresses the crowd at the launch of the ABLP candidates ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (December 19, 2022)—January 18, 2023. That’s the date Antiguans and Barbudans go to the polls to elect a new government. Prime Minister of Antigua and …
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The Honorable Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced the 2023 Election Day.