By Gemma Handy Gemma.handy@antiguaobserver.com Caribbean Union Bank was forced to defend itself against claims of insolvency last night as the bitter spat between St Peter MP Asot Michael and the ruling Labour Party intensified days before the general election. An expletive-laden video widely circulated on social media shows Michael storming…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com Former Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) member Asot Michael has until 4.30pm today to respond to a letter by Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s legal team in relation to a defamation claim against the incumbent St Peter MP. Speaking on state media, Michael said that he…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com The fight between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and disgraced incumbent representative for St Peter, Asot Michael, was taken to the next level yesterday as the Prime Minister officially served Michael with a defamation lawsuit. In a letter published by the Prime Minister’s legal representatives, Watt,…
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com While many have been voicing their opinions over the possible legal challenge that could be mounted by the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) surrounding the St Mary’s South seat, one attorney is finding the matter rather ironic. Dwyer Astaphan told the Connecting with Dave Lester Payne…
The Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), E. Paul “Chet” Greene, has asked the public not to be fooled by a press release and an edited video widely circulated by Mr. Asot Michael, an independent candidate for the constituency of St. Peter. Mr. Greene explained that what…