News

UPP VICTORY...Spencer: Time to unite and re-build, Antigua Sun (2004)

This is an article commenting on the results of the 2004 general election in Antigua and Barbuda.

Antigua Judge Nullifies PM's Election, CBS News (2010)

A judge ruled on 31 March that Antigua's prime minister and two other lawmakers were improperly elected last year, a decision potentially threatening the governing party's narrow hold on power in this Caribbean country.

Antigua & Barbuda: Electoral Commission member resigns, Caribbean Daily News (2010)

A member of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission has resigned less than a week after Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer criticised the commission in the wake of a High Court ruling that declared his parliamentary seat and that of two other Cabinet ministers invalid.

Antigua & Barbuda: Electoral Commission “shocked” at PM’s recent statements, Carribean Daily News (2010)

The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) says it is “shocked at the malicious and unwarranted attacks” made against it by Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer at a public meeting last week as the fall-out continues from a recent High Court ruling voiding the election of Spencer and two Cabinet ministers.

[···]

 

[···]

 

Antigua:Gender Minister Laments Women's Absence, Caribena Antigua (2011)

Antigua's Gender Minister comments on the low number of women in representational politics across the Caribbean.

[···]

 

Antigua: Experts Disagree on Cost of Voter Re-registration, Caribena Antigua (2011)

As the government makes preparations for re-registration of voters in Antigua and Barbuda, experts are still debating the cost of the process and length of time it will it take, in determining the best method for execution.

Antigua:Rick James calls for disbanding of Electoral Commission, Antigua Observer (2011)

Secretary of the Free and Fair Elections League, George ‘Rick’ James is recommending that the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) be dismantled and rebuilt from scratch in order to restore public confidence in that body.

[···]

 

Antigua:Top Commissioner Opens Up On Electoral Matters, Carib Arena (2011)

Chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission Juno Samuel addresses challenges facing the ABEC leading up to the general elections constitutionally due in 2014.

[···]

 

Antigua: Commission Clarifies Publication Delay, Carib Arena (2011)

The Antigua & Barbuda Elections Commission clarifies the delay in the publication of the voters' list normally due by June 30.

[···]

 

Antigua:Bill Proposes Major Changes to Electoral Commission, Carib Arena (2011)

Members of the House of Representatives in Antigua are currently debating a Bill to amend the law relating to the composition and administration of the Electoral Commission, and the process and appointment of its chairman and members.

Antigua:ALP Threatens Boycott of Parliament, Carib Arena (2011)

The main opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) is expressing its disagreement to the proposed legislative changes that the current administration is seeking for the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC). The ALP leader says the proposed amendments will have implications for the management and conduct of future elections, and his party will do all it can to ensure that the changes do not take place.

[···]

 

Antigua: ALP Seeks Legal Opinion on Electoral Changes, Carib Arena (2011)

In a bid to challenge the government’s legislative changes to the electoral laws, the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) is seeking legal counsel on the government’s interpretation of the constitutional office of the supervisor of elections and its ultimate decision to strip the holder of significant responsibilities.

Antigua:Lovell Says No Early Elections, Caribarena (2012)

Party chairman of Antigua's incumbent UPP is dismissing suggestions of early elections in light of the implementation of major road improvement project this year, with expenditure estimated to double what was spent last year. Nonetheless, Party Chairman Harold Lovell has dismissed suggestions of an early election.

Antigua: Juno To Head New Electoral Commission, Caribena Antigua (2012)

Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has retained Juno Samuel as chairman of the re-constituted Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC).

Antigua: Sir Gerald Wins, Antigua Observer (2012)

The High Court has ruled that actions of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer to recommend the removal of Sir Gerald Watt QC as chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) was tainted with illegality and Sir Gerald must retain his position.

[···]

 

Antigua and Barbuda:ALP Proposes Code of Ethics, Caribarena (2012)

The opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has distributed its proposed code of ethics, which would govern its officials in the political realm, and the consequences for violating these policies.

Antigua: Gov’t still mulling High Court ruling, Antigua Observer (2012)

Government still has not made a decision on whether it will appeal a January 25 High Court ruling that said that the former chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC), Sir Gerald Watt, was illegally removed from his post one year ago.

Antigua: ALP pressing ahead with legal challenge, Antigua Observer (2012)

Opposition Leader Lester Bird says his party will be mounting a legal challenge against the most recent amendments to the Representation of the People Act this week. The changes include the removal of the supervisor of elections as the chief executive officer of the Electoral Commission and increasing the number of commissioners by two.