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- ↑ "Senator praises decision to ban all fetes but wants measures relaxed on churches". Antigua News Room. 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ↑ "Bryan-Roach Sweep Gubernatorial Race in Democratic Primary; Turnout Low". St. Thomas Source. 2018-08-05. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ↑ "Antigua PM Appoints New Senators". Caribbean Journal. 2014-06-25. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ↑ "Senate passes Bill to improve safety at sea". Antigua Observer Newspaper. 2020-09-05. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ↑ "Osbert Frederick Takes Oath As New House Speaker". Antigua News Room. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
- ↑ https://antiguaobserver.com/nicholas-resigns-from-senate-as-turner-elected-vice-president/