The ABLP party looked set to claim election victory on Thursday morning and a third consecutive term in office. While the party headed by Gaston Browne saw a number of its stalwarts hold on to their seats, it suffered several losses too. For the UPP, it may not have been…
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…
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…
Over the last few months, I have mostly remained silent on the unconscionable, unlawful and hurtful treatment meted out to me by the Now Gaston Browne-led Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP). I have refused in the face of a personal onslaught on my character to cower and hide. I…