BREAKING: Anthony Smith Resigns From UPP
Information reaching Antigua.news suggests that Anthony Smith, the United Progressive Party MP for All Saints West, has resigned from the UPP.
On January 18, Smith scored a decisive victory as the UPP’s Candidate for that constituency, unseating the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s Michael Browne.
He is now expected to serve as an independent candidate in Parliament
Attempts to reach Jamale Pringle, the Leader of the Opposition, Proved futile
We will continue to follow that story.
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I remember what he told Samantha before the elections. Me nah sey ah ting…
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Dave Ray July 15, 2024, 6:37 PM
What say you to this unconfirmed news brief?
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