Asot Resigns from Cabinet

May 16, 2018 in Regional

Scandal-hit Asot Michael, Minister of Investment and Trade, resigned from Cabinet yesterday, amid allegations that he demanded money from property tycoon, British investor, Peter Virdee. It was just after noon when Michael’s resignation was made public following what was described as hours of deliberation in Cabinet...

Privy Council dismisses Antigua and Barbuda

May 16, 2018 in Regional

The London-based Privy Council has dismissed an appeal by the Antigua and Barbuda Government that sought to prevent the former executive secretary of the Board of Education, Gisele Isaac, from taking legal action against the minister of education and the Cabinet. In a ruling, the Privy...

Capleton offered $250,000 bail

May 15, 2018 in Regional

Popular entertainer Capleton, whose given name is Clifton Bailey, was this morning offered bail in the sum of $250,000 when he appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court on a rape charge. Parish Judge Vaughn Smith offered bail on condition that Bailey should not...