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 …
