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Byelection to be held in St. Mary’s South on Oct. 24
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced October 24 as the date for the by-election in St Mary’s South. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He revealed the date a short while ago during a whistle stop for his party’s caretaker for the constituency, Dwayne George in Urlings. George will vie for…
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Antigua and Barbuda ambassador assumes historic 3rd term presidency of OAS permanent council
Sir Ronald Sanders, Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the Organization of American States (OAS), is set to create history by assuming the presidency of the OAS Permanent Council for an unprecedented third term. This remarkable achievement marks another significant ‘first’ for Antigua and Barbuda since the OAS expanded its membership 61 years ago. CLICK…
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Skerritts Pasture businessman tells CID that he scaled galvanize fence to escape two masked and armed bandits
(REAL News) – The report of a shooting incident and a businessman running from two masked gunmen is being investigated by the Police. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Reports say the Skerritts Pasture proprietor of Mini Mart, located in that village, complained to the Criminal Investigations Department that, while he…
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IMF Team issues statement after visit to Antigua
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Emine Boz, visited Saint John’s during September 18-29 to hold discussions for the 2023 Article IV consultation with Antigua and Barbuda authorities. At the end of the visit, Ms. Emine Boz issued the following statement.…
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Alfa Nero superyacht burning $2,000 of diesel every day to run its air-conditioning
(Luxury Launches) – Are founders truly keepers or weepers? In the case of the superyacht Alfa Nero, the founders have indeed ended up weeping. The 267-foot vessel was abandoned by its owner in February 2022 at Falmouth Harbour. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The ship was eventually seized by the…
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Police investigate young man’s report of self-mutilation after a beating by his siblings
(REAL News) – A young man is alleged to have cut himself on the forearm multiple times after reportedly being beaten by his siblings, and is being treated for his injuries. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. According to reports, a Fifth Avenue, Villa, woman telephoned the Criminal Investigations Department (CID)…
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Cleared Booby Alley land will be handed over to Chinese engineers soon: Cabinet
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The Cabinet was informed by the representative of St. Johns City West that the exercise of eminent domain over the last house in Booby Alley has not gone forward. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The owners have voluntarily stepped forward…
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Cabinet responds to fake news about Dengue
The Cabinet addressed a fake news item about Dengue. The Minister of Health confirmed that Antigua and Barbuda is Dengue-free as are all OECS countries. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Only one Caribbean country has recently declared that it is dengue affected. The Cabinet continues to urge parents to have…
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More than 2,000 delegates expected in Antigua for major 5-day Conference next May
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The Prime Minister gave a report on his recent travel to the United Nations and the many achievements which his team was able to negotiate. His General Assembly statement was very well received, he reported; he addressed the issue of global climate change, and insisted…
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Goat thieves ordered to compensate farmer for stolen livestock
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Two individuals have admitted their involvement in a recent goat theft case at a Creekside farm, leading to a court order for restitution to the affected farmer. Keba Chiddick faced charges related to stealing two goats valued at $900 each, while Alec Francis was accused…
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Several Schools to Participate in African Culture and Heritage Expo
Antigua and Barbuda Reparations Support Commission Proudly Presents Educational Event The Antigua Barbuda Reparations Support Commission is thrilled to announce the African Culture and Heritage Exposition set to take place on Friday, September 29th, 2023, in various schools across Antigua. This second annual exposition is a vital component of the Commission’s Africa-CARICOM Day celebration activities,…