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Visionary, caring leader & craftsman of our fate
By Asot A. Michael The death of Sir Lester Bryant Bird, KNH, my surrogate father of the last thirty years, feels like a stab wound in my heart. He was the architect and driving force of my political life in national service. And so, I weep for him whose nation building accomplishments are lights and…
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50 new cases of COVID-19 in Antigua
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John Medical Centre has revealed fifty (50) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda as of Saturday 21st August 2021 at 6pm. Thirty (30) of these cases were recorded on August 20th…
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VIDEO: Man says athletes, not whales, should be on Yasco’s Wall
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Antiguan Duo Heading To South Bend In 2022
South Bend, IN – Defender Amali Colbourne and striker Troy Jules — who has represented Antigua and Barbuda at junior level — will join South Bend Lions for the 2022 USL League Two season, subject to League and Federation approval. The Antiguans are the first recruits identified for the new season after impressing during an…
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VIDEO: AG says high-profile weekend weddings were done in accordance with the law
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VIDEO: Congestion at airport over the weekend described as superspreader event on steroids
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BREAKING: U.S. regulators give full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a milestone that may help lift public confidence in the shots as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus variant yet. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, now carries the strongest endorsement from the Food and Drug Administration, which has never…
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Civil Registry closed again this week
We wish to advise the general public that the Antigua and Barbuda Civil Registry (ABCR) will remain closed during the week starting Monday 23rd August 2021 to facilitate the ongoing upgrades to the software system. Given the critical nature of the identity data being handled, the ABCR continues to work closely with our strategic partners…
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Hotel association in Antigua considering policy for only vaccinated stayover tourists
Dear Members, We continue to be faced with a continuous wave of Covid-19 infections. As reported recently by our health officials, Covid-19 does not discriminate by age, and our entire society and way of life remains under threat. The Board of Directors of the ABHTA met today to discuss a policy decision regarding arrivals to…
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Permanent Mission in New York collects glowing tributes to Sir Lester Bird from all corners of the globe
Tributes have been pouring into the Antigua and Barbuda Permanent Mission to the United Nations after a book of condolences was opened last week following the passing of national hero and former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, His Excellency, Sir Lester Bryant Bird. Members of the diplomatic community came across in a steady stream…
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Donald Trump booed at Alabama rally after telling supporters to ‘take the vaccines’
Former President Donald Trump was briefly booed at a rally on Saturday in Alabama after telling his supporters they should get vaccinated against COVID-19. Trump, who held a rally in Cullman, about 50 miles north of Birmingham, touted to rally goers that the three vaccines – Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson – were developed in under nine…