In the history of Antigua, Leonard "Tim" Hector made a mark on the media landscape by fighting for press freedom. With his newspaper Outlet, he confronted successive governments, facing police raids, legal actions, and even an arson attack on his offices. His fight for the right to criticize resulted in a historic victory before the Privy Council, affirming that those in power cannot claim unconditional public trust.
Tim Hector: the journalist who challenged power in Antigua
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