A “concerned citizen” says his victory in an appellate court against Aziz Hadeed “strikes a blow” for freedom of speech for the nation’s residents.

Finance Minister Harold Lovell is facing legal action if he fails to promptly issue a warrant to compensate Half Moon Bay (HMB) Holdings more than US $70 million.

Half Moon Bay (HMB) Holdings – owed more than US $65 million by government – has sought the court’s intervention in getting its money.

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in an appeal filed by Sir Gerald Watt QC, former chairman of the Antigua & Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC).

Former police officer Everton Francis who was convicted for shooting a Jamaican man confining him to a wheelchair has lost his appeal.

The Chairman of the Development Control Authority (DCA) Leon “Chaku” Symister has admitted that land continues to be divided and sold without sufficient access being provided.

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal has granted the government of Antigua & Barbuda leave to appeal to Her Majesty in Council (Privy Council)

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Anthony Armstrong has told the Court of Appeal that it has no jurisdiction to grant a stay of execution that is being requested by former head of the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC).

Attorney General Justin Simon, QC has suggested it is likely the government will appeal the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court of Appeal decision that awarded US $45.5 million to the owner of the Half Moon Bay (HMB) Resort as compensation for the property government compulsorily acquired five years ago.

Two Queens Counsels resident here are on opposite ends of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) lobby. While Justin Simon continues to say yea, Dane Hamilton says nay.