Our politics limits our democratic potential
Caribbean leaders and their parties are known for longevity but this is something some analysts believe stagnates the constant reform which a democratic and el...
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Fix education to fight crime
The idea that stronger reactionary measures reduce crime is refuted and experts say that a flawed education system is a key contributor to deviance.
Corporate surveillance Bill ‘does more good than harm’
The Bill which some say imposes undue corporate surveillance on behalf of international authorities is hailed for possibly doing more good than harm for the sa...
Analysts say give independents an ear
Antiguans and Barbudans are being urged to take after their neighbours in the Cayman Islands and lend an ear to the cases put forward by independent electoral ...
‘Integrity Chair should recuse himself’
Chairman of the Integrity Commission Radford Hill is being called on to recuse himself from the commission's investigations into a land deal in which he involv...
Carnival needs room to evolve, participants say
Key participants in Antigua’s Carnival activities are arguing that the festival needs to be allowed to adapt to the changing tastes of a modern audience....
New MP’s welcome the possibility of recall before their term
Newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Bahamas say their Free National Movement (FNM) plans to introduce provisions into law to allow parliamentarian...
Experts say a long-term plan needed in tourism sector
Professionals in tourism and marketing have agreed that Antigua & Barbuda would benefit greatly from 10 year to 20-year plan for the development of its hotel i...
Principal says negative reinforcement is promoting delinquency
A secondary school principal is calling on the public to curb the practice of labelling and negative reinforcement toward youth if the public in turn, want you...
Analyst suggests MPs should solely be legislators
A constitutional reform proponent has called for the creation of a legislature where representatives act solely in that capacity and do not split their roles a...