Creating new position for Bird a mistake: Grant
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A new honorary title for the former Antigua Labour Party (ALP) leader Lester Bird would be a mistake for the newly reshuffled party. This according to political pundit, Arvel...
View Article‘It was an honour to serve’ – Bird
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Exiting Opposition Leader in Parliament Lester Bird has declared it an honour to serve his country – as he prepares to demit office and hand the reins to his younger replacement...
View ArticleNew opposition leader supports term limitations
St. John’s Antigua- Political Leader of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Gaston Browne said he is in full support of term limits for the posts of prime minister and leader of the party. In what could be...
View ArticleSpeculation about continued disunity in the opposition
The absence of former prime minister Lester Bird and two other leading members from last night’s public meeting of the Antigua Labour Party has led to speculation about continuing disunity within ALP...
View Article‘Cutie’ denies ALP division as key members fail to attend meeting
Senior Antigua Labour Party member Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin said the absence of three parliamentarians from Thursday’s meeting should not be misconstrued as further division within the ranks. Former...
View ArticleHigh court keeps Boundaries Commission injunction intact
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The injunction barring the Boundaries Commission from submitting a report proposing boundaries changes will remain in place, at least until April 11. Justice Clare Henry granted...
View ArticleLate politician described as ‘passionate’, ‘Giving’
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A “pioneer”, “passionate” and “giving” is how colleagues, friends and family described Vere Cornwall Bird Jr, who died on Easter Sunday at the age of 76. The eldest son of deceased...
View ArticleALP division could cost party election – Political analyst
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua & Barbuda True Labour Party would soon be on stream, but the question remains: Would the split of the labour party mean a full labour loss at the general elections?...
View ArticleBird clears air on not attending funeral service
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former prime minister Lester Bird is putting to rest, rumours about why he did not attend last Thursday’s funeral service for his older brother and veteran politician Vere Bird Jr...
View ArticleGov’t loses Cades Bay case against ALP
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Government has failed in its bid to prove that former prime minister Lester Bird, Antigua Labour Party MP Robin Yearwood and former ALP MP Hugh Marshall Sr acted inappropriately...
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