Daily Archives: Mar 29, 2017
Nibbs: ABLP helps, not bribes
A member of Parliament for the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) said he does not consider giving gifts during elections an attempt to bribe or induce the electorate to vote in favour of his party.
UPP official says it will take maturity to lead the Barbuda council
The education officer for the United Progressive Party (UPP) Joan Underwood said she hopes to see mature leadership from the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) working with the Barbuda People’s Movement to govern the affairs of Barbuda under the newly constituted Barbuda Council.
Guns, ammo and drugs found on beach
Over one and half million dollars worth in marijuana, plus guns and ammunition were dug up at Long Bay yesterday, just days after local law enforcement officials arrested three Venezuelans and a national of the Dominican Republic who tried to sneak into the country via boat in the same area.
Umbrella union urges LIAT management to examine itself
The chairman of a regional union said Liat’s management’s decision to implement the salary deferral system without its approval disregards the demands of low-ranking employees, and introspection should follow.
Senate sends altered Police Bill back to Lower House
The opposition has argued that while fresh alterations to the contentious Police Amendment Bill 2017 have solved one instance of unconstitutionality, the legislation’s attempt to sanction the unilateral transfer of officers to posts outside of the police force may still offend the Constitution.
Clare Hall and AGS to clash in schools cricket finals
Clare Hall Secondary School (CHSS) and Antigua Grammar School (AGS) advanced to the finals of the Massy United Ministry of Sports 2017 Schools Cricket T-20 Tournament following semifinal victories on Monday.
It’s done … time to move on
After all the political manoeuvring and propaganda, the Barbuda Council elections are finally over and done with. It was, by all accounts, a council election like no other. All sides rolled out the red carpet for Barbudan voters and the famed uniqueness of Barbuda elections clearly matched the on-the-ground hype.
Blockbusters, Sugar and Spikes win in Under-23 volleyball
Action continued in the national Under-23 Volleyball Tournament over the weekend with victories for Blockbusters in the male division and Sugar and Spikes in the female division.
Kohli says friendships with Australia players are over
India captain Virat Kohli says his friendships with Australia players are over after their heated Test series.