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By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The sitting Member of Parliament for St Peter, Asot Michael has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the next general elections. Michael doubled down on his candidacy during an interview with state media as he walked through the constituency making home to…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The potential effects of the repeal of the country’s controversial anti-buggery law were discussed yesterday during an online press conference by several groups directly involved in the landmark ruling The judgement was handed down in the High Court on Tuesday after it was found that the…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com Residents have long voiced their concerns with the mistreatment of pets and the lack of attention from the state’s authority responsible for the issue of the disturbingly large number of stray dogs roaming the streets of Antigua and Barbuda. A recent letter to the editor of…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The head of a local mas’ band has aired concerns over the way this year’s Carnival festivities will be executed by the government. A number of key events, including the steel band contest Panorama, have been axed from the usual line-up and a new route for…
By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The Attorney General has sought to address the stance taken by Barbudans that the fight for land rights will prevail despite the recent ruling by the country’s final court of appeal. On June 13, the Privy Council dismissed an appeal of the Paradise Found Act (2015)…