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Daily Archives: Mar 22, 2018

Editorial: The will of the people

Election 2018 is over and the people have spoken.  Congratulations are in order for the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) as they have secured a mandate from the people to govern the nation for another 5 years, or at least until they decide to call the next general election.  The analysis will follow, but no matter how you slice it, the ABLP obviously delivered the more convincing argument to the people and they have been rewarded with a second consecutive term to continue what they started in 2014. 

Residents accuse Gaston Browne of breaching campaign rules

The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has been accused of breaching the electoral law which requires parties to cease campaigning at midnight March 20, before polling day March 21.

Was anyone disenfranchised for wearing the ‘wrong’ colour?

Elections officials who turned away electors yesterday for wearing ‘party’ colours, did so unlawfully, according to attorney at law, Warren Cassell.

'Trevor Walker for Barbuda'

Scores of Barbudans cheered and sang “Trevor Walker for Barbuda” as they chipped through the city last night to celebrate his election as the representative for the people of Barbuda.

Nicholas beats Lovell in St. John’s City East

The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party’s (ABLP) Melford Nicholas will remain as the parliamentary representative for the St. John’s City East Constituency after having won that seat for the second consecutive term.

Snap elections deliver strategic ABLP victory

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) on Wednesday turned what many had predicted would be a victory at the polls into an electoral rout, trouncing the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) to take 15 seats in the snap elections.

ABLP wins 2018 General Elections

The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party has won the 2018 general elections, gaining one more seat in the parliament.

Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer criticises ICC decision to cut World Cup to 10 teams

Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer has criticised cricket's ruling body after his players were denied the chance to "make a scene" and reach the World Cup.

Lambe hopes Bermuda can move up rankings after Caribbean fixtures

HAMILTON, Bermuda, CMC – Bermuda captain Reggie Lambe hopes his new-look side can move up the international rankings after taking on Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados in friendlies in the Caribbean in the space of four days.

Players gave their all for Caribbean fans, says Law

HARARE, Zimbabwe, (CMC) – Head coach Stuart Law has dedicated West Indies’ successful World Cup qualification to Caribbean fans, and said they had been at the forefront of the players’ minds throughout the tournament.
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