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Jeffrey Daniel sentenced to 20 years in prison for murder of Robinson Roberts
In a landmark case that has gripped the nation, Jeffrey Daniel, the man convicted of murdering Newfield resident Robinson Roberts, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison. The High Court’s decision follows a historic judicial proceeding, marking the country’s first judge-only murder trial. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Twenty-nine-year-old Daniel faced…
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Ministry of Trade Condemns Price Gouging Following ABST Increase
The Ministry of Trade is strongly condemning the act of price gouging that has been reported following the two percent increase in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax. Since the implementation of the increase on January 1, 2024, numerous complaints have been received from consumers. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Ambassador Clarence…
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Inland Revenue Department Announces Repeal of Temporary Relief on ABST for Selected Items
The Inland Revenue Department has issued a statement regarding the repeal of temporary relief on Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) for certain essential items. The decision, outlined in Cabinet Decision No. 20 item 14 of October 18′, 2023, comes into effect on January 1st, 2024, and will see the reinstatement of the standard ABST…
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Vandals break windows at Magistrates’ Court and Ministry of Public Works
Two government buildings were the recent targets of vandalism when unknown persons maliciously committed damage to their windows. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Police are now investigating both incidents, one involving the St. John’s Magistrates Court and the other the Ministry of Works. Reports say that an officer attached to Special…
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Whiskey thief sentenced to 12 months in prison for Johnnie Walker crime spree
Lennox Southwell has been sentenced to a total of 12 months in prison for a series of thefts involving Johnnie Walker Whiskey. Acting Chief Magistrate Dexter Wason handed down the sentence last week, following a previous one-month sentence for a similar offense. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Southwell stole three bottles of…
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Inland Revenue Department surpasses revenue expectations with $559.5M collection in 2023 despite tax waivers
In the fiscal year 2023, the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of a certain country excelled, achieving a revenue collection of over $559.5 million, surpassing the previous year’s $497.8 million. Commissioner Ralph Warner credited improved surveillance and increased economic activity. Corporate income tax, ABST, property tax, and travel tax primarily fueled the growth. CLICK HERE TO…
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Antigua and Barbuda opens embassy in Beijing
Antigua and Barbuda has opened an Embassy in the People’s Republic of China, further burnishing the strong bilateral relations between both states. Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne declared the Embassy open in Beijing on Tuesday, where he also announced that a permanent Ambassador will be posted to the Embassy shortly. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…
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Herbert’s resident seeks public assistance after losing home in fire
A Resident of Herbert’s, Peter Carr, is reaching out to the community for support after a devastating fire consumed his entire home on Sunday evening. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Carr, a familiar face in Herbert’s for the past three decades, described the sudden and intense heat that startled him awake, revealing…
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LETTER: Concerns Regarding Non-Coverage of Opposition’s People’s Parliament
Dear ABS Management, I hope this letter finds you well but on your way to retirement since you’ve long past the retirement age. I am writing to express my deep disappointment and concern regarding the recent decision not to cover the Opposition’s People’s Parliament held last week. As a taxpayer-funded and state-owned television station, the…
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Revision of zero-rated basket of goods sees list cut by almost half, contradicting Gov’t’s earlier promise
Corn beef, tuna fish, and toilet paper appear to have become luxury items now, as they have been removed from the zero-rated items in the basket of goods. LIST ONE State Media had published a list, headed “Schedule 2,” in which 64 items are detailed as exempted from the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST),…
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More details emerge about Bethesda superette robbery; Armed bandits kicked and choked women
The Police continue to hunt for four masked men who robbed the CLC&S Superette located on the Bethesda Main Road last Thursday, January 18, at about 4:15 p.m. The brazen daylight robbery has sent shockwaves through the normally peaceful community. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP As captured on surveillance cameras, the owner…