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Antigua and Barbuda has an estimated population of 96,286, a number that seems significant but in reality, is smaller than some cities. Disparities in living conditions, public works, streets, and sidewalks are strongly felt. In 2017, the island of Barbuda was devastated by Hurricane Irma, whose 295 km/h winds destroyed 95% of the islands buildings. Nearly every resident of Barbuda was evacuated to Antigua, and efforts to rebuild are still ongoing. Meanwhile, Parham is often called the first town of Antigua and home to the majority of the inhabitants of St. Peter s Parish is a city that has been in dire need of repair and renovation for decades. All of this is on Asot Michael s mind when the MP for St. Peter s closes out his argument in the debate of Antigua and Barbuda s budget for 2021. Where earlier in his statement, MP Michael critiqued what he felt to be an oversight in tax concessions and a misplaced prioritization of meeting excessive demands of select private sector intere
AG says misconduct allegations will not be taken lightly
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Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin said that he will not be taking allegations made against the Chief Magistrate and several officers of the court lightly.
The AG said a letter to the editor published by an online news agency was recently brought to his attention.
The letter alleged misconduct by officers of the court, divisive behaviour and misappropriation of funds.
Benjamins said the matter will be thoroughly investigated.
He stated such allegations bring the judiciary into disrepute and are unacceptable.
The author or authors of the letter are unknown.
Political adviser says Newton is the best option to replace Michael Browne
Regional pollster Peter Wickham believes that former United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate, Lamin Newton, could be the best person to contest the All Saints West seat, if the current MP has to be replaced.
Michael Browne, of the ruling Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), resigned from his position as Education Minister in November after he was arrested and charged with a criminal offence.
“My sense is that, if the Prime Minister would need to look for a new candidate, then Lamin Newton would be a good option for the Prime Minister to consider. I think he would want to do that if he has to make a decision to choose an alternative candidate,” Wickham said.
Asot Michael Sees Promising Future for Saint Peters, Antigua
ASOT MICHAEL’S recent project to improve two Antigua-area primary schools underscores his ongoing commitment to the community. Michael, a long-time Member of Parliament, has been serving the Saint Peters Constituency for decades as a member of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party.
As the third-generation leader in the Antiguan community, Asot Michael considers the Saint Peters’ school improvements just one of several projects that will help the twin-island nation thrive in coming years.
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ow Asot Michael is Working to Improve Schools
Pares Primary and Parham Primary in the Saint Peters region of Antigua will soon receive much-needed internal and external improvements. Students are also receiving personal items to help them to learn and to stay healthy.