Politics
VIDEO: ABCRE doesn’t believe in snap elections
In the wake of the recent “snap” General Elections in Antigua and Barbuda back the group Antigua and Barbudans for Constitution Reform and Education...
Hurst provides ways parties “evade” campaign finance reporting requirements
To elude the disclosure of particular donors and/or donor agencies, government’s spokesman Lionel “Max” Hurst said that political parties either accept contributions before the...
ABEC issues warning to political parties over campaign finance reporting
The Antigua Barbuda Electoral Commission says it will implement the penalty for political parties who do not disclose the sources of their campaign financing...
Speaker shows the middle finger during live broadcast of parliament
House Speaker Sir Gerald Watt is alleging that former speaker D. Giselle Isaac used an expletive gesture in the House of Assembly last week and...
Visa-free access among many proposals by Foreign Affairs Minister made to India
(Press Release)
Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene hosted a high-level meeting with a diplomatic delegation from India, comprising of the Honourable Mr. C.R. Chaudhary,...
UK to open High Commission in Antigua
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson announced that his country will open an Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda and a number of other OECS states.
The...
DNA appoints spokespersons on various national issues
On the cusp of its first anniversary tomorrow the new Democratic National Alliance has appointed a list of spokespersons on various areas of national...
FULL STATEMENT: Antigua and Barbuda Government Responds To Allegations Made By Online Bloggers
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has exposed two convicted criminals who are now selling themselves as Financial Crime Consultants through internet blog...
PM makes “final offer” in back pay negotiations with unions
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on unions representing public servants to accept his government's "final offer" for the settlement of long overdue back...
New session of Parliament begins with Governor General outlining priorities of new government
A new session of the Antigua and Barbuda government began here on Friday, nearly a month after Prime Minister Gaston Browne led his Antigua...
Officials prepare to hold by-election for Barbuda Council seat
(RELEASE)
In accordance with Sections 9 (1) and 13 (1) c, of the Barbuda Local Government Act, which governs the Barbuda Council, a by-election is...
Opposition parties disagree with plans to rename hospital after former prime minister
Opposition parties here have criticised the decision by the Antigua and Barbuda government to rename the St. John’s Medical Center after former prime minister...
GG to deliver Throne Speech next Friday
The government announced today that the Throne Speech will be delivered on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 9:30 am.
That will be the very First Session of...