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Prices on bread and flour products increase for second time in weeks, as inflation rose 5.6% in September, Statistics Division reports
(REAL News) — Inflation continues to spike in Antigua and Barbuda, with the cost of living at an all-time high, and with the price of bread and other flour products increasing for the second time within weeks. This does not augur well for most citizens and residents, who are struggling to make ends meet, and…
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Citizens must address the underlying issues of government spending, or when they say pay we just have to pay
By Audley Phillip Just mere weeks after the Prime Minister announced in his Independence day message that Antigua and Barbuda was expected to see a phenomenal growth rate of over 8 percent this year, which according to him made Antigua and Barbuda the country with the second fastest growth rate in the region, the Prime…
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Lake releases statement on encounter between PM and former airport CEO, but critics believe he has an ulterior motive
(REAL News) — Osmond Lake, a manager with Sunrise Airways (Dominica) Ltd., has put out a statement concerning an alleged incident between Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Euletta Francis, the former chief executive officer of the Antigua and Barbuda Airport Authority (ABAA). While his version of events appears to support Browne’s claim of a civil…
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Authorities uncover contraband cache in His Majesty’s Prison
In the latest surprise search at His Majesty’s Prison, authorities seized marijuana, a cell phone, and unidentified drugs. Despite recent reductions, Prison Superintendent Colonel Trevor Pennyfeather reveals the ongoing challenge of preventing prohibited items from reaching inmates. Plans for enhanced security measures, including metal detectors and a baggage scanner, are in progress to curb the…
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Yida Zhang faces imprisonment as court orders asset freeze in ongoing legal battle over $4M debt
Yida Zhang faces a court appearance with potential imprisonment for defying a court order related to a long-standing legal dispute with Lux Locations. As the principal investor in Antigua’s first special economic zone, the ‘Yida development,’ Zhang has withheld crucial information from a local real estate firm attempting to sell his shares in the project,…
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PM Browne and Antigua and Barbuda delegation prepares for CARICOM-Saudi Arabia Summit
RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Prime Minister Gaston Browne and fellow CARICOM Heads of Government are preparing for the inaugural Saudi-CARICOM Summit in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which opens this morning in the capital Riyadh. Prime Minister Browne was among leaders welcomed to the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh on Wednesday. There is…
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Prime Minister Browne arrives in Saudi Arabia for inaugural Saudi-Caricom summi
Prime Minister Gaston Browne arrived in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for a Caricom Summit with the oil-rich Gulf state. Thursday’s summit will focus on areas of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the 15-member regional bloc. Crown Prince Mohamed Bin Salman will participate in the summit, which is being seen as another major…
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Antiguan Trademarks Officer Makes Strides at the World Madrid Working Group
By Brendon Jones Colleen Roberts, Senior Trademarks Officer at the Antigua and Barbuda Intellectual Property and Commerce Office, is making waves on the global stage as she represents the nation at the Madrid Working Group. This influential group operates under the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and holds its sessions in Geneva, Switzerland. Roberts’ impactful…
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Anticipation Builds as ABGMA Unveils ‘Island Groove Awards’ Addition in 2024
By Brendon Jones In an exciting announcement, Apostle Stanshaw Cornelius the Chairwoman of the Antigua & Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards (ABGMA), has revealed the inclusion of the “Island Groove Awards” to the prestigious ABGMA lineup, scheduled to debut in 2024. This revelation has ignited fervor within the local arts community of Antigua and…
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Ministry of Education to host rescheduled Town Hall to update on UWI Expansion and Five Primary School Relocation
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda through the Ministry of Education, Sport and Creative Industries in partnership with The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus will now host its town hall meeting on Thursday November 23, 2023, at 7 p.m. at The UWI Five Islands Campus to update the general public on…
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Antigua and Barbuda, United Arab Emirates strengthen bilateral ties and climate commitment
In a notable high-level meeting held during the 42nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO, the Minister of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries of Antigua and Barbuda, Daryll Matthew, engaged in a productive dialogue with the Minister of Culture and Youth of the United Arab Emirates, Salem bin Khalid Al Qassimi. This diplomatic encounter…