The Syndicate, the Media Monopoly, and Restitution Before the ECSC



Executive Summary


On October 10, 2025, the Supreme Court of the Eastern Caribbean will deliberate the pivotal case of Antigua & Barbuda v. The Media Cartel (ECSC Case No. ANUHCV2025/0149). This litigation, transitioning from Alki David v. David Boies et al., has escalated into a significant legal confrontation with implications that reach across the globe, involving parties in London, the U.S., Switzerland, and Greece.



The conflict has turned dramatic, with attacks targeting the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, leading Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s administration to align with Ambassador Alki David, the court-designated Sheriff Litigant of Public Interest. The Attorney General has also entered as amicus curiae.



Case Evolution


This case highlights misconduct alleged against powerful figures in the media sector. Ongoing parallel proceedings in London and Maryland reveal a multifaceted legal battle against established media entities.



International Front: Challenges Across Borders


The proceedings present a rare multi-jurisdictional challenge to the media cartel, which includes cases in Antigua, London, and the U.S. under RICO statutes.



  • Antigua — ECSC Case No. ANUHCV2025/0149, with judgments against named defendants.

  • London — Seeking enforcement and asset seizures.

  • U.S. — RICO proceedings initiated in Maryland, highlighting systemic racketeering.

  • Switzerland & Greece — Ongoing investigations of asset trails linked to the cartel.



Judicial Precedents and Public Interests


The dynamics within this case are bolstered by previous judicial decisions, notably a ruling against CBS Interactive, which remains a point of liability for the involved defendants.



Concluding Thoughts


This case is emblematic of a long-standing battle against entrenched power within the media industry. As it approaches its critical judgment date, the future of executive accountability in media operation hangs in the balance.



Prime Minister Gaston Browne's assertion encapsulates the essence of the struggle: defending sovereignty against the reaches of global monopolies. Login to hear the rationale, as Judgment Day approaches.