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Antiguans and Barbudans urged to take advantage of Sargassum research funding
In a recent response to requests from Caribbean leaders, the UK has launched a call for research proposals on Sargassum seaweed. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Recent influxes of Sargassum threatens the region’s marine ecosystems, economy, and public health. The UK invites partners to submit proposals for up to £300k…
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LETTER: I have been mistreated at the family court
Dear Mr Minister, I have also been a victim of the nonsense that takes place at the family court and it is very bothersome. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. 1. I have also had problems collecting my receipt the same day as other customers and being told that I cannot…
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SLBMC celebrates baby-friendly hospital designation
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) in Antigua and Barbuda proudly revealed on Sunday its latest achievement: the Baby-Friendly® designation from the Pan American Health Organization. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This esteemed recognition is a testament to the hospital’s unwavering dedication to offering paramount care to breastfeeding mothers and…
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Open Letter to Caribbean Cinemas – Antigua Megaplex 8: The Case of the Vanishing Caramel Popcorn
In the heart of Antigua, a place of cinematic magic and community, the Caribbean Cinemas – Antigua Megaplex 8 has for years been a beacon of entertainment, a haven for movie lovers. It is a place where we come together to laugh, cry, and experience the thrill of stories unfolding on the big screen. CLICK…
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‘Interfering’ senior policeman should share blame for truck stolen from Langfords: source
(REAL News) – While pressure is coming to bear on the police officer on whose watch a truck full of building materials and tools was stolen from the Langfords Police Station compound, a source says that a senior police officer should also share the blame. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES.…
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Chantal Phillip to assume duties as Minister-Counsellor within the High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda in the United Kingdom
New Minister-Counsellor appointed to the High Commissionof Antigua and Barbuda in London Senior Foreign Service Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ms. Chantal Phillip, has traveled to London where she will assume duties as Minister-Counsellor within the High Commission of Antigua and Barbuda in the United Kingdom. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP…
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Antigua records 7th homicide for 2023
(State Media) — Police have launched the latest homicide probe, after a 34 year old Golden Grove resident died in hospital on Sunday, just over week after he was reportedly beaten by a group of men. It is reported the man went to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre on September 9 to seek treatment,…
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Antigua and Barbuda Government open to negotiation with 2nd-highest bidder for Alfa Nero Superyacht amid ongoing legal dispute
The government of Antigua and Barbuda is open to negotiations with Warren Halle, the second-highest bidder for the Alfa Nero superyacht, without resorting to legal disputes. Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office, announced that talks with Halle would occur under new terms yet to be defined. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR…
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CXC reminds candidates of queries, reviews deadline
The deadline for submission of queries and review requests for students who wrote the 2023 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) exams is 22 September 2023. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. In a release, CXC said “Once the query and review processes are completed, final results are issued to candidates via certificates.…
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Man Shot by Police, Resulting in Kidney Loss, Released from Hospital
Rashawn ‘Turtle’ Shabazz has been released from the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center after spending 17 days there. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He was shot by the police on August 31, resulting in the loss of one of his kidneys. Shabazz had been released from His Majesty’s Prison just…
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Antigua’s Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant Fully Restored
Recently, the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) proudly announced the successful restoration of the Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant, a crucial water source serving approximately 50 percent of consumers in Antigua. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This achievement follows temporary shutdowns required for essential repairs. According to a press statement released…