Politics
Gaston Browne returned unopposed as ABLP leader
Gaston Browne was, today, returned unopposed as leader of the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party at its National Convention at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre.
"The movement...
Too late to register for March 21 elections-officials
Supervisor of Elections Lorna Simon has said that people who have not yet registered to vote cannot be added to the list for the...
Opposition says early election signals a failed government
In immediate response to the election date, United Progressive Party leader Harold Lovell has said that its one year early because "things are not...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne announces date for general election
Antiguans will go to the poll on March 21 Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced at a campaign event of his party tonight.
Parliament will...
Candidate denies allegations of fraud, racism
United Progressive Party candidate for the St. John's Rural North constituency Dr. McChesney Emanuel has labeled as "false and libelous" statements that he is...
Baldwin Spencer says farewell to politics
Following Prime Minister Gaston Browne's announcement of the Dissolution of Parliament today, the Leader of the Opposition, Baldwin Spencer, used the opportunity to say goodbye...
Parliament Dissolution and Election “Imminent”
Prime Minister Gaston Browne, moments ago, not only announced that Parliament will be dissolved, but hinted "elections will be in a matter of weeks,”...
Barbudans to vote in Antigua
Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) Nathaniel "Paddy" James has said that a decision has been taken to allow Barbuadans to cast...
PM says Wednesday may be “last” cabinet
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said that tomorrow (Wednesday) may be the last cabinet before the election, fueling speculation of a snap poll.
He was...
Poll says ABLP would win if elections were called now
Thirty-six percent (36%) of Antiguans polled would have voted for
the ABLP in elections were called now.
The information is contained in a new poll by pollster Peter Wickham done between...
Labour Party gov’t resurrects ‘land-for-youth’
The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) administration says the identification of 500 plots of land for sale to "youthful" individuals is the "the beginning...
Lower House passes amendment to decriminalise ganja
The Lower House, today, passed the amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act, paving the way for the decriminalization of marijuana.
However, the Upper House will...
“I am a victim of falsehood” says Asot Michael
St. Peter Member of Parliament and former Tourism Minister, Asot Michael has said "in some sense" that he is "a victim of falsehood."
In the...