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ABBA condolences for Former National Player
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) and the basketball fraternity on a whole would like to express condolences to the family and friends of former national player, Rowan ‘Tekel’ Gomes who passed away on Monday evening. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. “Hearing of the news of his passing is…
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Get Safe Online Launches New ‘Check a Website’ Service in Antigua & Barbuda
Get Safe Online, one of the leading online safety resources in the world, is excited to announce the launch and introduction of its innovative “Check a Website” service in Caribbean countries, including Antigua & Barbuda – in partnership with the Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities & Energy. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This new service,…
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DNA Candidate Challenges Opponents to Debate preceeding October’s By-Election
Andrew Antonio, the DNA candidate for St. Mary’s South Andrew Antonio, has issued a bold challenge to his opponents in the upcoming by-election. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. With unwavering determination, Antonio calls on UPP Candidate Kelvin “Shugy” Simon and ABLP Candidate Dwyane George to engage in a public debate,…
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Local Fintech XandaPay Donates $60,000 to UWI Global Campus for Youth Empowerment Scholarship
A local fintech company, XandaPay Ltd., donated $60,000 to the University of the West Indies Global Campus for two students’ education. The presentation occurred at Government House, with Governor General Sir Rodney Williams present. The scholarship, named the XandaPay ‘Youth Empowerment Scholarship,’ aims to support academically talented students facing financial challenges. XandaPay’s contribution will exceed…
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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Opposes Airline Subsidies, Favors Destination Promotion
Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez, opposes subsidizing airlines for regular flights to the country. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He prefers investing in destination promotion to boost demand, unlike some competing Caribbean destinations that offer subsidies to airlines. Fernandez believes that striking a balance is crucial but is…
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Cruise Giant Oasis Class Ship to Arrive in St. John’s Harbor, Pending Dredging Completion
The Oasis Class cruise ship, currently the world’s largest, is scheduled to make its much-anticipated arrival in St. John’s Harbour on January 2, 2024. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Tourism Minister Charles Max Fernandez confirmed this plan, but it is contingent on the successful completion of the dredging operations in…
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Antigua and Barbuda Awaits Announcement from Gaston Browne Administration on Savings for Consumers with New LNG Plant
(REAL News) — The Gaston Browne Administration is yet to announce what savings will be passed on to customers of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) when the Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plant comes on stream. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The Government has acquired two massive tanks for LNG…
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Retired Police Commissioner Nuffield Burnette pushes for police accountability board amid rising concerns
Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police, Nuffield Burnette, is intensifying efforts to establish a Police Accountability Board in response to mounting concerns about transparency and accountability in law enforcement. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He argues that this board is essential to rebuild public trust in the police force. Burnette has…
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Best method in reducing violence in Primary and Secondary Schools in Antigua and Barbuda
DEAR EDITOR: I believe I have a solution to substantially decrease deviant behavior and crimes from primary and secondary schools in the United Islands of Antigua and Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. As I stated in previous crime prevention and detection solutions I provided, the key is eliminating opportunities…
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Antigua’s first male non-fiction author to launch book on September 20
William Henry, Antigua’s first male non-fiction author, will launch his book “Betwixt 2 Shores” on September 20, at 6 PM at The Old Fire Station Community Centre at 84 Mayton Street in London, N7 6QT. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. High Commissioner Karen Mae Hill OBE will attend the launch…
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OECS leaders discuss inter-regional transportation
(CMC) — The leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States met on Sunday to discuss the issue of air transportation in the region and has appointed a technical team to further discuss the situation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking on the state-owned DBS Radio…