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Registration commences for the 2024 Queen of Carnival
The Antigua Barbuda Festivals Commission is excited to announce the opening of registration for the highly anticipated 2024 Queen of Carnival, commencing from Monday, March 18. The registration deadline for the Queen of Carnival is set for Friday, March 29. To be eligible to participate, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a Citizen…
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OPINION: Integrity or Farce? The ABLP’s Legacy of Corruption Unmasked
In an audacious display of political satire that would leave even the most seasoned satirists gaping, Regis Burton’s recent letter lavishing praise on the Antigua and Barbuda Labor Party (ABLP) for their “standard of integrity” has undoubtedly become the comedic highlight of the year. One could be forgiven for thinking Burton, a figure who has…
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3.6 magnitude earthquake recorded near Antigua
A magnitude 3.6 earthquake was recorded north north-west of Antigua and Barbuda this morning. The UWI Seismic Research Center (UWI SRC) said it occurred around 10:30 am (local time) at a depth of 1 km. According to the Automatic Earthquake Location from UWI SRC, the quake struck: Saint John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, 84 km, NNW…
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U.S. government-supported training for Antigua and Barbuda security services ahead of SIDS Conference
The United States Government hosted a crucial training event from March 12-14, 2024 at the Sir Wright F. George Police Academy, aimed at enhancing the capabilities of Antigua and Barbuda’s security agencies in providing VIP protection services. This training, which was conducted by members of the Regional Security Office of the United States Embassy in…
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Regis Burton wants run-off election following ABLP Primary in All Saints West
Just hours after the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) announced Lamin Newton as the party’s candidate for the All-Saints West Constituency in the upcoming general elections, one of Newton’s primary opponents, Regis Burton, has voiced dissatisfaction with the outcome and called for a run-off. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP In a…