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UPP Vows to Proceed with No-Confidence Motion Against Speaker Sir Gerald Watt
The United Progressive Party (UPP) remains steadfast in its pursuit of a vote of no confidence against Speaker of the House, Sir Gerald Watt. UPP leader, Jamale Pringle, announced his intention to initiate this motion in July, citing concerns over the Speaker’s recent behavior. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The…
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Silver Airways to launch two new routes from San Juan to Antigua
Silver Airways is all set to launch two new routes from San Juan to Antigua ad Barbuda. The service will start on November 16, 2023. The airline also announced the price of the flights on the new routes. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The new flights will take off to…
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3 masked and armed men rob Diamond Ice Supermarket
(REAL News) — A brazen daylight robbery took place at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, at the Diamond Ice Supermarket in Ottos. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Reports say the Police were alerted to the crime at approximately 3:15 p.m. A source tells REAL News that three masked…
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Schmidt was Frustrated with waiting for more than 55 days for Alfa Nero
It would be accurate to say that just like superyacht Alfa Nero’s sailing days are behind her, so are ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt’s waiting days. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The billionaire is finally done with waiting for the Oceanco beauty that made legal troubles her best friend. Fate remains…
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Royal Caribbean’s $100M Beach Club to Boost Antigua and Barbuda Tourism
Royal Caribbean’s $100 million beach club at Fort James in Antigua and Barbuda is set to boost tourism, primarily serving their cruise passengers from morning till afternoon. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Originally estimated at $75-$100 million, construction costs have risen due to material inflation. Construction will commence in 2024…
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Golden Grove Primary School unveils new classrooms to tackle overcrowding issue
Golden Grove Primary School recently opened a new classroom block to alleviate overcrowding, funded by the Board of Education. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This marks Phase One of an ongoing expansion program, with notable officials like Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene and Education Minister Daryll Matthew attending the…
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School Meals and Education Minister get thumbs down
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (REAL News) — Staff at a government primary school were appalled at the lunch offerings on Friday, September 15, as the children were given a choice of tuna or cheese on a burger bun, with a sprig of lettuce, wrapped in a bit of foil. CLICK HERE TO…
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SODA representatives invited to Antigua and Barbuda as STEM ambassadors
Two School of Dreams Academy representatives were recently invited to Antigua and Barbuda, a sister-island country in the Caribbean, to help facilitate a STEM camp for Antiguan youth. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Antigua and Barbuda is home to roughly 97,000 people, most of whom live on the larger island…
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Antigua and Barbuda Set to Launch UWI Five Islands Campus Expansion Project with Saudi Arabia’s EC$216M loan
CABINET NOTES — The Expansion Project for the UWI Five Islands Campus is set to kick off early next year, marking a significant milestone for education in Antigua and Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This development comes to fruition thanks to the fulfillment of a promised loan from Saudi…
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55,000 Cruise Passengers Expected to use Antigua as homeport this season
Tourism Minister Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez recently revealed some impressive numbers. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Last season saw a significant influx of tourists as 2,500 passengers arrived by air to embark on cruise-liners docked at the Cruise Tourism Port. This practice, known as homeporting, has gained popularity due to its…
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Ottos man imprisoned in connection with stolen police station truck allegedly involving officer
A resident of Ottos is currently serving a prison sentence in connection with the theft of a truck from the Langfords Police Station compound three weeks ago. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Allegations suggest that a police officer was involved in the theft. On Saturday, August 26, around 4:14 a.m.,…