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31/01/2023

Obtuseness and fearmongering, not reality, accounted for some of the mistrust surrounding the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission’s handling of the January 18, 2023 elections, the organization summarized Tuesday.

From unsubstantiated reports of deceased electors to double registrations to an additional concern—that agents of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) brought individuals from the African continent to the country to vote—the tone on the allegations turned up more so than the proof.

Read more on our website: https://dadlimediapopup.com/abec-says-despite-rumors-2023-elections-ran-smoothly/

29/01/2023

Deputy Speaker Role Not A Done Deal, Says Yearwood

As speculation brews about the political future of Sir Robin Yearwood, the eleven-time St Philip North Member of Parliament has signaled that his role in the Gaston Browne administration remains unfinalized.

Read more.on our website: https://dadlimediapopup.com/deputy-speaker-role-not-a-done-deal-says-yearwood/

24/01/2023

Four opposition senators today took the Oath of Office, Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Secrecy on their way to being sworn in by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams.

Shawn Nicholas, the UPP General Secretary, was reappointed—this time as Minority Leader in the Senate. Johnathon Joseph, who was narrowly defeated by 49 votes in St. Mary’s North, was also reappointed to the Senate. General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union David Massiah, who has served in the Senate before, with his last term ending in 2014, makes a return. The UPP’s candidate in St. Philip North Alex Browne will serve his maiden term. Read the full story here: https://dadlimediapopup.com/one-new-face-amongst-opposition-senators/

24/01/2023

AG to recommend suspension of flights from Africa

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (January 23, 2023) — Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, under whose portfolio Immigration falls, confirmed to Dadli Media Pop Up that when the newly constituted Cabinet meets tomorrow, he will recommend the immediate cancellation of all dealings with the entities responsible for flights transporting Africans to Antigua and Barbuda. Read more on our website: https://dadlimediapopup.com/ag-to-recommend-suspension-of-flights-from-africa/

Watch video from an earlier interview with the AG when we first raised the matter with him:

23/01/2023

Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, acting on the advice of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, today swore in 11 members to the Upper House. The senators took the oaths of Office, Allegiance and Secrecy.

The ceremony at Government House also swore in, from amongst the senators, one Minister of State and three Parliamentary Secretaries.

The appointments are:

Samantha Marshall
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment with responsibility for Social Transformation

Alincia Williams-Grant

Cheryl Mary-Claire Hurst

Shenella Govia
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Creative Industries and Sport

Clement Antonio
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Housing, Works, Land and Urban Renewal

Philip Shoul

Osbert Frederick

Colin O’Neal Browne

Caleb Gardiner

Rawdon Turner

Knacyntar Nedd-Charles
(Barbuda) Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade, Immigration and Barbuda Affairs

20/01/2023

Ministerial appointments unveiled

Members of Parliament of the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) today took the Oath of Office, Oath of Allegiance, and the Oath of Secrecy as Governor General Sir Rodney Williams, on the advice of Prime Minister Gaston Browne, effected ministerial appointments during a ceremony at Government House.

Sir Rodney swore in Prime Minster Browne and Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin yesterday.

Noticeably absent from the ceremony was MP for St Philip North Sir Robin Yearwood, who, presumably, will be appointed Deputy Speaker.

The appointments are as follows:

Sir Molwyn Joseph
Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment

EP Chet Greene
Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade and Barbuda Affairs

Henry Charles Fernandez
Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation and Investment

Melford Nicholas
Information Communication Technologies, Utilities and Energy

Maria Browne
Housing, Works, Land and Urban Renewal

Daryll Matthew
Education, Creative Industries and Sports

19/01/2023

ABLP win nine seats to secure the government

The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) retained the government, claiming nine seats following the January 18, 2023 elections. This marked a majority that was decreased by five seats.... Read more on our website: https://dadlimediapopup.com/ablp-win-nine-seats-to-secure-the-government/

19/01/2023

Prime Minister Gaston Browne set for a historic third term, even in the face of several labour casualties. In addressing supporters, he called the loss of six seats as an opportunity for renewal.

19/01/2023

Declarations:

Trevor Walker – Barbuda People’s Movement – Barbuda

Sir Robin Yearwood – St Philip’s North – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party

Melford Nicholas – St John’s City East – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party

Steadroy Benjamin – St John’s City South – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party

Sherfield Bowen - St Philip's South - United Progressive Party

Projections:

Gaston Browne – St John’s City West – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Partyjamin – St John’s City South – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party

Follow our results page: https://dadlimediapopup.com/results/

19/01/2023

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Follow the 2023 General Election Results Here Declarations: Declarations: Trevor Walker – Barbuda People’s Movement – Barbuda Sir Robin Yearwood – St Philip’s North – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party Melford Nicholas – St John’s City East – Antigua & Barbuda Labour Party Steadroy Ben...

19/01/2023

UPP Political Leader Harold Lovell suffered a defeat to incumbent Melford Nicholas of the ABLP. We were on the scene with the reaction at Princess Margaret School.

19/01/2023

Wins for Sir Robin Yearwood in St Philip North and Trevor Walker in Barbuda