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Antigua and Barbuda bracing for impact from Russia’s assault on Ukraine, PM says
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Statement by Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, on Situation in Ukraine
Statement by Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda, The Situation in Ukraine. Permanent Council February 25, 2022 Mr. Chairman, My delegation thanks you for accommodating this Special Meeting and we thank the other 19 countries that have joined Guatemala and Antigua and Barbuda in co-sponsoring this urgent declaration. Antigua and Barbuda is a…
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Village tourism in the Caribbean
By Basil Springer “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” – Psalm 133:1 One of the enjoyable experiences in writing my weekly column is the feedback from readers which leads to content for another column. Last week was no exception. “Thank you Basil for this great article…
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UWI Five Islands to examine Digital Transformation of the Healthcare Sector
With the ongoing global pandemic and its challenges to the healthcare sector, The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus will examine the digital transformation of the healthcare sector in the February edition of its Public Advocacy series. The February edition of the series will take place on Monday, Feb. 28, at 6:30 p.m.…
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Former Miss Grand Ukraine joins fight against Russian invasion
A beauty queen and former Miss Grand Ukraine has apparently traded in her high heels for combat boots, joining the Ukrainian military in its push against the Russian invasion. Anastasia Lenna, Ukraine’s 2015 representative in the Miss Grand International beauty contest, has answered the call to defend her home, according to her Instagram account. “Everyone…
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Police, PM say leave Rastaman weed
By Makeda Mikael Dear Police of Antigua & Barbuda, The Prime Minister has asked you to stop harassing Rastafari with their weed. Four trees are legal for all persons, Rasta or pagan, and in growing the holy herb (cannabis), one tree properly grown can weigh several pounds, so picking up a RASTAMAN for 1/4 lb…
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2 taken to hospital after car crashes into stoplight
PHOTOS BY: Sadique Armstrong — Two people were rushed to hospital by ambulance after a car crashed into the stoplight at the top of Market and Newgate street early this morning.
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ABWU welcomes establishment of National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee
The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) welcomes the Government’s recent move to convene the National Minimum Wage Advisory Committee, but is deeply disappointed in the failure of the administration to review the national minimum wage every two years as required by law. The last review of the national minimum wage took place in 2013…
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LETTER: United Taxi Association — Mess on top of Mess
DEAR EDITOR: Ian Joseph, president of the United Taxi Association, you thought we wouldn’t find out! Snake, two mouth, hypocrite. Do a search for these words and the president of UTA shows up. Time to expose you!!! For years you have been fighting down chauffeur services in Antigua plying their trade at V.C. Bird International…