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By Robert A. Emmanuel robert.emmanuel@antiguaobserver.com As hundreds of public sector teachers gathered on the lawn of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers headquarters, a shirt worn by one aptly described the day’s events—'TLM: Teachers’ Lives Matter’. As the Cabinet met yesterday to discuss matters of national importance, teachers rallied…

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…

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By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com Sir Robin Yearwood will be the new Deputy Speak of the House. This was revealed by Prime Minister Gaston Browne during the swearing-in ceremony for his colleagues at Government House on Thursday morning. Sir Robin, despite winning his seat in St Phillips North for the eleventh…

The ABLP party looked set to claim election victory on Thursday morning and a third consecutive term in office. While the party headed by Gaston Browne saw a number of its stalwarts hold on to their seats, it suffered several losses too. For the UPP, it may not have been…

Assurances have come from the National Security Minister Steadroy 'Cutie' Benjamin that the concerns of policemen and women across the country are not being overlooked, despite recent assertations by the Police Welfare Association (PWA). The PWA members, for several years, have been very vocal about their dissatisfaction with what they…

Work is set to begin on a compromised section of the roof at the national prison which is apparently used as an escape route by inmates. This is according to the minister responsible for national security, Steadroy ‘Cutie’ Benjamin, who spoke exclusively to Observer earlier this week. He explained that…

By Shermain Bique-Charles Shermainbique.charles@antiguaobsever.com After staging several meetings and discussions in recent months, the National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee met for its last engagement on Friday. The committee, which was established in February, includes members from the Employers Federation, the Chamber of Commerce, and the Hotels and Tourism Association, among…

By Carlena Knight Carlena.knight@antiguaobserver.com Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Harold Lovell is chastising the Gaston Browne-led administration over the manner in which it has handled the long-standing Barbuda land rights saga. Lovell told Tuesday’s Observer AM show that the government’s “failure of statesmanship” fuelled the war between the…