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Shamar Joseph rewarded with CWI International Retainer Contract
Cricket West Indies (CWI) proudly announces the upgrade of Shamar Joseph from his current Franchise contract to a CWI International retainer contract. This decision comes in recognition of Joseph’s outstanding performance and invaluable contribution to the recent historic victory against Australia on their home soil in Brisbane, marking Australia’s first defeat to the West Indies since 1997. CLICK HERE…
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More vigorous collection of the Sales Tax will be pursued by the Antigua Government
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited eight officials from the Ministry of Finance, led by the Financial Secretary, to report on the revenue and fiscal performance of the nation in 2023, and for the first month of 2024. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Ministry of Finance officials spent more than two hours,…
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CCJ affirms application of Common External Tariff to soap noodles imported from outside the region
On Wednesday, January 31, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), in its Original Jurisdiction, found that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member State of Jamaica was in breach of Article 82 and paragraph 18 of Schedule III of the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC) by not imposing the 40% CET on soap noodles imported from extra-regional…
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CAF Pledges Continued Support to GNFC After Successful CAF Football Identification Combine
On the heels of a successfully staged Calvin Ayre Foundation (CAF) Players’ Identification Combine, which concluded on Sunday, January 25, at the St. Anthony’s Secondary School, CAF is continuing its partnership with the Generation Next Football Club (GNFC), with a sponsorship for 2024 of over EC$240,000. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The…
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Tomlinson’s Cemetery will begin to receive funerals soon
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Health and Wellness reports that an area of the Tomlinson’s Cemetery, earmarked more than 20 years ago for burials, will shortly begin to receive funerals. Both the Public Cemetery in St. John’s, and the Lady of the Valley Cemetery just outside Bolans are filled. Community cemeteries are being utilized at…
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Re-registration of voters on the cards for Antigua and Barbuda
CABINET NOTES CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Cabinet welcomed five officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) including the Supervisor of Elections. The Chairperson of the ABEC, Mr. John Jarvis, died a little more than a week ago and is to be buried next week. The expiration of ten-year…
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Antigua to purchase 3 LIAT aircraft which the CDB owns
CABINET NOTES: CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Prime Minister reported on his Zoom meeting with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and representatives of the LIAT shareholders, on Tuesday. He told of his offer to purchase the three aircraft which the CDB owns, and which will be utilized by LIAT (2020) Ltd.…
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Antigua and Barbuda was 1st LATAM country to meet with China’s Xi Jinping this year
A discussion and report on the national delegation ten-day travel to China followed—its successes and its importance in strengthening the relations between Antigua and Barbuda and the People’s Republic of China. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Prime Minister noted that Antigua and Barbuda was the first state from all of Latin…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday 31st January 2024
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 31 January 2024 CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Cabinet sitting began with a prayer by a Minister of religion, who sought God’s help in guiding the decisions that would be made in the interest of the Antigua and Barbuda people. A discussion and report on…