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 …
