Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People s Congress Standing Committee, met with Robin Yearwood, deputy speaker of the House of Representatives of Antigua and Barbuda, via video link on Friday.
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com After weeks of public speculation, St Phillip’s North MP Sir Robin Yearwood’s position as Deputy Speaker of the House has been settled. Immediately following the February 17 swearing-in ceremony for Members of Parliament, a video began making the rounds to indicate that Yearwood did not sign…
By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has revealed that the government plans to commission an official biography of Sir Robin Yearwood, celebrating the long service of the now 11-term Parliamentarian. Sir Robin Yearwood has served as representative for St Phillip’s North for the Antigua Barbuda Labour…
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com For the first time in Antigua’s history, an independent candidate has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament. MP Asot Michael took his oath of allegiance on Friday morning in front of a packed crowd of supporters and other well-wishers. It’s been a rocky road…
By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com For the first time in Antigua’s history, an independent candidate has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament. Asot Michael took his oath on Friday morning in front of a packed crowd of supporters and other well-wishers. It’s been a rocky road for Michael who…