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UPP Rally in St. Philip's North Frames By-Election as End to 50 Years of Neglect
The UPP held an endorsement rally in Newfield ahead of the March 16th by-election in St. Philip's North, with speakers calling the vote a national "barometer" and a chance to end decades of neglect in the constituency.
Education Minister Calls Viral School Meal Image 'Deliberate Mischief'
Education Minister Daryll Matthew is calling out a social media image purportedly showing a school meal as misleading and deliberately mischievous, as reported by Antigua Observer. The image, which depicted a small portion of spaghetti and salad, has drawn public scrutiny to the government's school meals programme.
Minister Matthew Pays Emotional Tribute to Late Predecessor Teco Lake at Candlelight Vigil
Education Minister Daryll Matthew delivered an emotional tribute to the late Eustace "Teco" Lake at a candlelight vigil, reflecting on a friendship that survived political transition and found reconciliation. According to Antigua Observer, Matthew spoke candidly about the complex but ultimately peaceful bond he shared with his late predecessor.
Cabinet Warns Cannabis Authority to Accelerate Stalled Medicinal Industry
Cabinet has warned the Cannabis Authority's leadership to accelerate development of Antigua and Barbuda's medicinal cannabis industry or face further government scrutiny. The directive was announced by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant at the weekly post-Cabinet briefing.
Cabinet Loses Patience with APUA Over Persistent Street Lighting Failures
Cabinet has lost patience with the Antigua Public Utilities Authority over persistent street lighting failures, with Acting Prime Minister Sir Steadroy Benjamin delivering a firm message to APUA at Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.