Six weeks after the former leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Harold Lovell tendered his resignation, speculation has been rife regarding when the party will host its convention to officially elect his replacement. Yesterday, the party’s interim leader Jamale Pringle told Observer that the convention will likely take place…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com Nomination Day the day in the electoral cycle where members of various political parties and individuals officially submit their names as candidates for a constituency has been an emphatic success by all accounts. The Daily Observer tracked some of the political parties and political hopefuls on Wednesday…
By Orville Williams orville.williams@antiguaobserver.com In a self-professed bid to narrow the gender gap and contribute to the growth of the nation’s women in politics, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has assured four female ABLP candidates, running for seats in the next general election, of Cabinet positions should they be successful at…
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) has elected a new Executive Committee following its Annual Delegates Conference earlier this week. According to a release, the committee of nine women and eight men comprises General Secretary, David Massiah; President, Kem Riley; First Vice President, Hazel Luke; Second Vice President, Monique…