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Government maintains fuel prices despite increases from WIOC
The West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) has reported a five (5) per cent increase in the cost of gasoline and a three (3) per cent decline in the cost of diesel. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Based on the refined pass-through mechanism for fuel…
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MP Lewis Calls for Tax Reductions Based on Gaston Browne’s Excessive Revenue Collection
I call on Prime Minister Gaston Browne to roll back the recent new taxes and tax increases, and instead rely on the three alternative revenue measures promised in the March 2023 Budget. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Gaston Browne promised in his election rallies…
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Largest Ever Investment into STEM Higher Education Aims to Close the Skills Gap in Africa and the Caribbean
Elizabeth Sloane’s Board of Directors has approved this year’s scholarship round valuing over $4.6 million for upskilling persons’ who identify as a member of the black diaspora across the globe. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP In 2023 Elizabeth Sloane Institute of Technology awarded over…
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New regional news programme launched
A new regional news programme was launched in Guyana on Monday designed to increase the flow of news information about the region with more than 20 radio stations across the Caribbean signing on to the broadcast, the organisers have said. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN…
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Convention Centre at AUA will be ready for SIDS4 conference: Destin
The Convention Centre at the American University of Antigua (AUA) will be ready for the 4th International Conference of Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), with a capacity of 1,000 seats for the main conference. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Marlon Destin, Associate Vice President…
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Trump’s first criminal trial begins with huge challenge: finding 12 unbiased jurors
Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is getting under way, with jury selection due to begin on Monday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The former president has in recent months faced judges in two separate New York civil trials, but his criminal trial there will…
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New parts procured for LIAT 2020 after faulty landing gear discovered
Following reports of faulty landing gear discovered during test flights of a recently acquired LIAT 2020 aircraft, officials have moved quickly to purchase new parts. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, confirmed the reports over the weekend…
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IHO Announces a Fully Funded Opportunity to Study Biodiversity Conservation
Integrated Health Outreach announces an exciting, fully funded opportunity to studycollaborative social accountability and biodiversity conservation Eager learners with an interest in the environment and biodiversity have the opportunity toregister for an online course that will provide a certification in collaborative socialaccountability and biodiversity conservation. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE…
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LETTER: Why does it take so long to get an autopsy done in Antigua?
CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP DEAR EDITOR: My friend from Dominica who resided in Antigua passed away since February 13th 2024. It’s been two months since her family awaits an autopsy in order to have a grieving mother lay her child to rest, and…
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Antigua and Barbuda set to open Consulate in Bangladesh
Antigua and Barbuda is set to open a consulate in Bangladesh later this year, as announced by Foreign Minister Chet Greene following a meeting with Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The focus is on enhancing cooperation in tourism…
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PM Browne welcomes Chinese tourists to travel to Antigua and Barbuda
Noting Antigua and Barbuda is the best country for tourism, Prime Minister Gaston Browne welcomes Chinese tourists to travel to the island country in the Eastern Caribbean. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP With a population of more than 100,000, Antigua and Barbuda has a…