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Widow of slain Haitian president, ex-prime minister and a former police chief are indicted in case
A judge investigating the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise issued a final report on Monday that indicts his widow, Martine Moise, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the former chief of Haiti’s National Police, Leon Charles, among others. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Charles, who now serves as Haiti’s permanent representative…
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Alleged government leak causes 3 Canadians to withdraw from crematorium venture
The CYW International team has expressed concerns to the media over a breach of confidentiality that led to their business proposal being leaked. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Consisting of Canadian women of Antiguan descent, the team had been working on a project to build a crematorium in Antigua and Barbuda to…
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Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week returns this May
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced the list of celebrity chefs and culinary arts professionals participating in the second annual Antigua & Barbuda Restaurant Week (ABRW) starting May 4. During the two-week-long celebration, visitors and nationals can enjoy a variety of special and discounted dining and event experiences designed to showcase the twin-island…
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Antigua Cruise Port celebrates inaugural visit of Carnival Venezia
The Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) team welcomed Carnival Venezia into Antigua & Barbuda yesterday, bringing “Fun Italian Style” cruising into St. John’s for the first time. Over four thousand passengers sailed into the port aboard the vessel along with 1,401 crew members. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP St. John’s is the first…
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne envisions high-tech Barbuda with self-driving cars
Prime Minister Gaston Brown has unveiled ambitious plans to revolutionize transportation in Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The Prime Minister envisions a future where self-driving cars will navigate specially designed lanes, marking a significant leap towards a high-tech transformation for the island. During a recent trip to China, Prime Minister Brown…
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More than 45,000 licensed vehicles to about 25,000 drivers in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda is witnessing a notable surge in vehicle numbers, as data from the Transport Board reveals a discrepancy between licensed vehicles and drivers. Supervisor Josette Payne shared on Observer Radio that there are more than 45,000 licensed vehicles compared to about 25,000 licensed drivers. This trend, evident in the steady rise of licensed…
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Antigua PM willing to discuss outstanding payments to former LIAT workers, rejects union’s demand for 100% severance pay
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is willing to discuss outstanding payments to former LIAT 1974 Ltd employees, but he rejects the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union’s demand for 100 per cent severance pay. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The government has offered a 32 per cent compassionate payment, urging the union to engage…
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Antiguan Timoy Titus takes 3rd place in Caribbean Baking Awards
Timoy Titus of Antigua and Barbuda has secured third place in the highly competitive Caribbean Baking Awards. The event, held last evening, highlighted Titus’s exceptional baking skills, earning him recognition among the region’s top bakers. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Accepting the award, Titus expressed his gratitude to his supporters, acknowledging the…
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American man stable after shooting in Antigua, girlfriend unharmed
A US resident, Shaw Rivers, remains stable after two surgeries at Sir Lester Bird Medical Center following a shooting on his way from an Antigua nightclub. Rivers and his girlfriend were attacked while driving on McKinnons main road. He was hit in the abdomen but managed to drive to Percival Service Station for help. Rivers’…
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PM and Government of Antigua and Barbuda congratulate country’s newly graduated doctors from Cuba
Prime Minister the Hon. Gaston Browne and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda congratulate the country’s newly graduated doctors from the Republic of Cuba. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Dr. Jason Thwaites, Dr. Phillescia Jean, Dr. Grace Edwards, Dr. Doniece Thomas and Dr. Lee-Ann Sandy graduated on Sunday 18th February from the…