Melford Nicholas
Melford Nicholas is a prominent Antiguan politician and the Minister of Information, who has been actively involved in discussions regarding labor policies and economic measures in Antigua and Barbuda. Recently, he announced the government's decision to raise the minimum wage to EC$9, emphasizing the need to balance the interests of workers and businesses while acknowledging the challenges of maintaining economic stability.
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Lovell acknowledged the complexity of taking on the larger All Saints West constituency, particularly after his narrow six-votes loss to Melford Nicholas in City East in the last election.
Harold Lovell returns to active politics, accepts UPP candidacy for All Saints West
Unknown· 2025-08-09
Melford Nicholas is a government MP who raised concerns during the PAC meeting.
Confusion over documents, agenda and rules send first PAC meeting for 2025 into abrupt adjournmentUnknown· 2025-07-04
Minister of Public Utilities Melford Nicholas led a site tour to showcase the state of construction at the new reverse osmosis plant.
APUA details progress on two major water projectsUnknown· 2025-07-01
Minister Melford Nicholas highlighted the broader implications for regional maritime services.
US Ambassador Michael Kozak Tours Caribbean LNG Facility, Praises US-Antigua PartnershipUnknown· 2025-06-30
A notice was sent to MP Melford Nicholas, who allegedly did not reply.
‘Overreach, disrespect for the people’, Pringle blasts SSU’s actions at aborted PAC meetingUnknown· 2025-06-07Melford Nicholas is the St John’s City East MP and a member of the current PAC structure.
Public Accounts Committee meeting postponed until July 3, members unavailableUnknown· 2025-06-06
Other members of the Committee include the St John’s City East MP Melford Nicholas.
Public Accounts Committee meeting scheduled, open to public and mediaUnknown· 2025-06-04Minister of Information Communications Technology Melford Nicholas previously described sick leave abuse as a cultural phenomenon.
Gov’t sets sights on improving Public Sector performance, Cabinet plans Performance Improvement reportUnknown· 2025-05-23
Melford Nicholas is the Minister of Information and Communications Technologies providing updates on the new data centre.
Data centre still on track for end-of-year completionUnknown· 2025-05-20
Minister Melford Nicholas is leading the initiative to enhance the digital Immigration and Customs platform with AI support.
Project Optimus to enhance A&B’s new digital Immigration and Customs platform with AI supportUnknown· 2025-05-20
Energy Minister Melford Nicholas outlined the multi-faceted approach being taken to reduce the nation’s reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Antigua and Barbuda reinforces green energy goals at Regional E-Mobility ConferenceUnknown· 2025-04-16
Cabinet spokesperson Melford Nicholas outlined plans to convert the old airport site into a business hub with shops and restaurants.
Mussington refutes Barbuda Affairs Minister’s claims that the Council ‘locked gov’t out of old airport terminal’Unknown· 2025-04-14
Melford Nicholas is the Minister of Information, Utilities, and Energy who disclosed plans to expand surveillance capabilities in St John’s.
Information Minister reveals plans to expand surveillance around crime hotspotsUnknown· 2025-04-08
Melford Nicholas, the Minister of Information and Communication Technologies, Public Utilities, and Energy, highlighted the importance of the desalination plant's achievement.
Seven Seas Water Group y la APUA entregan la desalinizadora de Ffryes Beach en tiempo récord
Venezuela· 2025-03-26
Public Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas discussed the ambitious goal of providing regular water supply to the population of Antigua and Barbuda.
New RO plant to solve water woes, APUA officials sayUnknown· 2025-03-24
St John’s City East MP Melford Nicholas is a member of the select committee examining the law enforcement bills.
Fire and Rescue Bill delayed again as MPs send three law enforcement bills to select committee for reviewUnknown· 2025-03-06
Minister Melford Nicholas vehemently rejected this characterization, calling it 'erroneous' and 'a fabrication'.
Members of Parliament ratify UN marine biodiversity agreementUnknown· 2025-02-28
Information Minister Melford Nicholas discussed the decision to raise the minimum wage during a post-Cabinet press briefing.
New EC$9 minimum wage invokes anger among workers – but businesses say higher rate would increase unemploymentUnknown· 2025-02-13