By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) and the United Progressive Party (UPP) have both launched their manifestos, and both political parties have placed specific focus on the sister island, Barbuda. For example, in its manifesto, the ABLP focused on what it described as its achievements…
The first leg of a tour targeting Antiguans and Barbudans living in the United States concludes today. A United Progressive Party (UPP) delegation comprising Political Leader Harold Lovell, Deputy Political Leader Jamale Pringle and four other candidates began the journey on September 28 making stops in Florida, New York, and…
PRESS RELEASE The United Progressive Party (UPP) is embarking on a Diaspora Connect Roadshow under the theme “Partnership for Investment and Nation Building.” As part of this initiative, a UPP delegation led by Political Leader Harold Lovell and Leader of the Opposition, Hon Jamale Pringle, will participate in a series…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com Controversy surrounding on-air comments about a government minister has been called an “isolated issue.” That statement was made by United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St George, Algernon ‘Serpent’ Watts, who defended comments made towards St. Mary’s South MP, Samantha Marshall on August 29. UPP Candidate…
The sun shone brilliantly, and the clouds appeared especially fluffy here in our fair State of Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday. Birds flapped their wings and…