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Calvin Ayre Foundation remains committed to education with annual donation to local scholars
With one of its giving pillars being Education, the Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) continues to show its deep commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering the next generation of leaders and change-makers. In a donation ceremony held at Island Academy International last week, the Foundation once again donated US$200,000 (EC$540,00) in scholarships, to assist local…
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LIAT 1974 makes final flights across Eastern Caribbean
It’s the end of an era in Caribbean aviation as LIAT (1974) conducted its final flights. The airline’s sole aircraft, an ATR 42-600, left the V.C. Bird International Airport in Antigua this morning to begin LIAT’s final sectors across the Eastern Caribbean. In a social media post, the airline commented: “It’s a bittersweet day for…
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2 Jamaican women reportedly escape from Immigration Department Detention Centre in Antigua
Two Jamaican females escaped from the Immigration Department’s detention facility at Coolidge on Sunday, January 21, sources tell REAL News. Reports claim the two detainees, a student and a hairdresser, made good their escape through a bathroom window – the glass of which they allegedly broke – while the four officers on duty allegedly were…
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VIDEO: PM says Gov’t does not owe Global Bank, Jack Stroll should ‘cease and desist’
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Chief of Staff Lionel Max Hurst Assumes Chairmanship of Medical Benefits Scheme Board
Ambassador Lionel Max Hurst, the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Medical Benefits Scheme. His appointment officially began on January 2, 2024. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Ambassador Hurst, a former diplomat of Antigua and…
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High wind advisory goes into effect Monday night for Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla and BVI
Locations to be affected: Especially exposed coastal waters and elevated and open terrains, on the windward side of the islands. Timing: Monday night until Friday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Synopsis: Strong gusty winds, due to the forecast tightening of the pressure gradient, are expected. The direct wind threat level will be…
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Prime Minister Browne arrives in the People’s Republic of China on Official Visit
Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne is today in Beijing where he is leading an Antigua and Barbuda delegation on a week-long visit to the People’s Republic of China. Prime Minister Browne is accompanied by Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment Minister, Sir Molwyn Joseph, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Agriculture, Trade and Barbuda Affairs,…
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Nominees for 2023 National Sports Awards ratified
The Ministry of Sports, through its rigorous ratification process, has confirmed the list of nominees for various 2023 National Sports Awards categories. The grand ceremony scheduled for March 2, 2024, will see the nation’s sporting ambassadors and officials recognized for their major accomplishments and contributions. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Nominees will…