PM Gaston Browne has instructed officials to speed up payments to Public Works employees owed wages and overtime. Browne discussed the issue Saturday on the Browne and Browne Show. Several workers joined Public Works within the past two or three months. However, they have not yet received their salaries. Other employees are also waiting for […]
Trinidad PM Says Plot to Kill Her Has Expanded Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the investigation into an alleged plot to kill her and senior members of her government has grown significantly. She said the case now involves multiple foreign intelligence and investigative agencies working alongside local authorities. The PM told the Trinidad Guardian that […]
PM Gaston Browne sharply criticised Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle and opposition senators after Tuesday’s parliamentary walkout. The dispute happened during the joint sitting of Parliament. Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant ruled that Pringle could not participate. Officials said Pringle had not taken the required oath of allegiance. As a result, he could not legally remain in […]
PM Browne paid tribute to Mary-Clare Hurst at a candlelight vigil on Friday night in Antigua and Barbuda. He spoke to supporters, family, friends, and political colleagues. The mood was heavy but respectful. He said the gathering held both sorrow and gratitude. He described Hurst as a loyal stalwart of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour […]
PM Gaston Browne says about 25 Air Peace passengers will still travel to Antigua and Barbuda. The passengers will arrive from Barbados after flying from Nigeria. The Prime Minister addressed the issue while discussing Ebola concerns in parts of Africa. However, he stressed that the government continues to take a cautious approach. Browne confirmed that […]
PM Gaston Browne says Barbudans can accept or reject new land titles under a $1 programme. He spoke on Pointe FM on Saturday. The government will move ahead with land sales and registration in Barbuda. It will also set up a Barbuda section in the national land registry. Browne said eligible Barbudans could receive up […]
PM Gaston Browne says he plans to strengthen regional cooperation when he assumes chairmanship of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Authority next month. Meanwhile, Browne outlined plans for deeper collaboration in energy, transportation, trade, and logistics across the OECS. Speaking on Pointe FM, the prime minister said closer regional ties could lower costs and […]
PM Gaston Browne told government MPs that their election victory is “not a mandate for slothfulness” as Parliament opened its new term on Monday. Moreover, he urged lawmakers to work harder and stay focused on serving the people of Antigua and Barbuda. Browne made the comments during the first sitting of the new Parliament at […]
PM Browne has signaled a possible Cabinet reshuffle after swearing in all 15 ABLP MPs. First, all 15 successful candidates of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party were sworn in as ministers or junior ministers. Next, the ceremony took place at the American University of Antigua. It followed the party’s strong election win. In addition, […]
PM Browne says workers will enter a new era of dignity and progress in Antigua and Barbuda. PM Browne made the announcement at a Labour Day rally on Monday. The Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party hosted the event. PM Browne described his vision as a “renaissance” […]
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