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ABS Grabs Two Journalists from Observer Media Group

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Elesha George and Samantha Simon are both on their way to ABS from Observer Group
Elesha George and Samantha Simon

Award-winning journalist Elesha George has taken on a new role as a senior news producer and reporter at ABS.

Originally from Dominica, she moved to Antigua and Barbuda years ago to join the Observer team but has since departed.

Known for her in-depth environmental reporting, George is expected to make a significant contribution to the ABS newsroom.

Additionally, she runs her own online publications, Island Press Box and Wadadli Unplugged.

According to her colleagues, George will be missed tremendously for her invaluable contributions and expertise.

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George isn’t the only talent transitioning from the once-prominent Observer Media Group to ABS.

Samantha Simon, who previously managed the social media platform, has also secured a position at ABS as a news reporter and social media coordinator.

Recently, there has been a noticeable trend of senior journalists leaving the Observer.

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Comments (12)

  • Dave Ray July 4, 2025, 2:57 AM

    It might not be monetary. The environment is not as toxic. People don’t want to be caught in the partisan fray when practicing their work. No censoring in what they can report.

  • Dave Ray July 4, 2025, 2:54 AM

    Apex Jones, you’re a confounded fool.

  • AAB July 3, 2025, 10:33 PM

    OBSERVER NEWSCO Will ALWAYS Be The TRAINING GROUND From Which Other Media Houses BENEFIT …….. …….. SOUND TRAINING …… Moving On To Make THEIR NAMES In The Field of JOURNALISM …… ………. BRAVO OBSERVER NEWSCO ….. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • Right July 3, 2025, 6:12 AM

    Apex Jones. Go back to selling icepops by the roadside. Always with some non engaging basic uneducated and uniformed remarks. Go read the BBC. But then maybe reading is not your ability. What I will say is that people change jobs for monetary reasons and ABS must be paying them better

  • Apex Jones July 2, 2025, 10:25 PM

    AND WE CARE WHY? how is this even news. So I resign from my old job and started a new one whose business is that. CHUPSSSSSSSSS

  • LL July 2, 2025, 9:53 PM

    It’s like o server nurturing journalist for ABS man lol, SMH

  • Jokes July 2, 2025, 9:48 PM

    Abs is not an upgrade sorry not sorry we will wait for the next chore of new employees enjoy your time ladies

  • Kiara July 2, 2025, 8:56 PM

    Yesss!!! Not like observer deserves these talents!

  • Abigail July 2, 2025, 8:55 PM

    Congratulations Elisha and Samantha! Great job

  • Donna July 2, 2025, 8:52 PM

    Because back then no other radio media house wanted to give her or them a career opportunity but Observer Radio. That is something you need to think before writing your comment. A lot of skilled and professional young people are waiting the opportunities to develop Antigua and Barbuda with their knowledge. However, they are not getting the opportunity. Some of them have and had applied overseas for employment.

  • informed Citizen July 2, 2025, 8:28 PM

    Elesha and Samantha are making big moves! Great to see women journalists thriving and stepping into bigger roles. ABS just leveled up.

  • HappyDay July 2, 2025, 8:17 PM

    congratulations to the girls. I always wondered how a professional like George stayed at Obsever. Good you dashed to a place you can grow

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