ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The Antigua & Barbuda True Labour Party would soon be on stream, but the question remains: Would the split of the labour party mean a full labour loss at the general elections?

A number of residents have expressed support for Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer’s plan to fire two United Progressive Party (UPP) Senators who rejected the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) Bill.

A fired-up Senator Dr Edmond Mansoor came out swinging in Parliament on Monday, criticising his own government for its management style and spending practices.

Member of Parliament for St Phillip’s South Willmoth Daniel has put to bed doubts he will contest the impending general election and has warned challengers it will be “difficult” to “unseat” him.

Economist Gail Imhoff-Gordon said the time has come for government to review the Christmas barrel initiative to ensure that it is impacting those it was intended to assist.

A Bill that would give foreign investors Antigua & Barbuda citizenship has hit a snag after it appeared that the legislation would have had a smooth transition through Parliament.

Senator Winston Williams Jr will not compete in the upcoming general elections which are constitutionally due in 2014 – according to a statement he released.

Former parliamentary representative for St John’s Rural South Winston Williams has urged residents in the area to cooperate with police who are planning to host a town hall meeting in the area to find ways to curb crime.

The leadership of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) is disappointed with its recent meeting with representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Although the Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has remained tight-lipped on the possibility of a Cabinet re-shuffle, months after making it public in his New Year’s message, speculations are rife that a shake up is definitely in the cards.