By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com Four political candidates and one constituency – St Peter – have become the focus of many, ahead of the general election on January 18. A constituency that has been held by the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) since 1971 has now taken front stage due…
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com The chance of incumbent St Peter MP, Asot Michael, seeing success as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election is unlikely. This is the view of political analyst Peter Wickham, based on recent polling he conducted in St Peter with Caribbean Development Research Services (CADRES)…
A local registered voter who has insisted on anonymity has shared with the Daily Observer their exasperation at being repeatedly phoned by staff of the disgraced St Peter MP Asot Michael and being asked again and again if they will support the MP in his bid to retain his seat…
By Latrishka Thomas Latrishka.thomas@antiguaobserver.com The timing of the government’s proposed investigation into voter registration in St Peter is being scrutinised by one opposition candidate. Last week, the Cabinet voiced its intention to investigate claims from scrutineers that “an unusually high number of electors have been transferring their registration into St…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The sitting Member of Parliament for St Peter, Asot Michael has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the next general elections. Michael doubled down on his candidacy during an interview with state media as he walked through the constituency making home to…