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Antigua’s first male non-fiction author to launch book on September 20
William Henry, Antigua’s first male non-fiction author, will launch his book “Betwixt 2 Shores” on September 20, at 6 PM at The Old Fire Station Community Centre at 84 Mayton Street in London, N7 6QT. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. High Commissioner Karen Mae Hill OBE will attend the launch…
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OECS leaders discuss inter-regional transportation
(CMC) — The leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States met on Sunday to discuss the issue of air transportation in the region and has appointed a technical team to further discuss the situation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit, speaking on the state-owned DBS Radio…
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Brother B makes good progress as he recovers from recent stroke and welcomes visit from Shugy
(REAL News) — Former United Progressive Party Minister Hilson “Brother B” Baptiste is said to be in high spirits as he undergoes rehabilitation after suffering a stroke. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Initial reports, last month, indicated that Baptiste had suffered a stroke that had left him unable to speak; and he was…
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Department of Culture Staff Stage Sit-In Protest Over Poor Working Conditions
(REAL News) — The staff at the Department of Culture opted to stage industrial action over their poor working conditions, on Monday morning, September 11. The action took the form of a sit-in, as the employees refused to enter the lower Nevis Street building due to their health and safety concerns. General-Secretary of the Antigua Trades and Labour Union…
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Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association Launches Unveiling Hospitality Professionals Series
The Antigua & Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association (ABHTA) is excited to announce the commencement of a compelling thirteen-week project, leading up to the celebration of Tourism Week 2023, aptly named “Unveiling Hospitality Professionals.” CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This initiative will embark on an exciting journey deep into the…
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20% fare increase for St. John’s Taxi Association Members
The St. John’s Taxi Association has secured a phased 20 percent fare increase for its members. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This welcomed adjustment offers much-needed relief to taxi operators in the area. Patrick Burnette, President of the association, disclosed that this long-sought fare increase will be introduced gradually. Starting…
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Small Islands Take Ocean Protection Case to UN Court
Leaders of nine small island states turned to the U.N. maritime court on Monday to seek protection of the world’s oceans from catastrophic climate change that threatens the very existence of entire countries. The island states are asking the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to determine if carbon dioxide emissions absorbed…
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Corporal Benta takes the crown in Police Force’s inaugural ‘King’ competition
(REAL News) — No. 31 Corporal Jain Benta emerged the winner of the first-time Police King Competition that was held on the weekend in place of the annual queens pageant that heralds Police Week. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The other placed participants were first runner-up Sergeant Clint Spencer and…
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Antigua and Barbuda’s By-Election: Parties Gear Up for September 17 Showdow
The Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has officially designated September 17 as the launch date for its by-election campaign. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This development has sparked anticipation among the public and the candidates representing the three political parties competing for the vacant seat. The by-election became necessary four…
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ABHTI welcomes over 80 students in new cohort with a 40% increase of 2022 admissions
The Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute (ABHTI) proudly welcomed its newest cohort of students, marking a significant increase of over 40% in admissions compared to the previous year. This growth reaffirms ABHTI’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of hospitality and tourism professionals. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The…
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Antigua’s water crisis continues as Government fails to deliver promised solutions, says UPP PR Officer
(REAL News) — The Gaston Browne Administration continues to neglect its obligation to provide the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) with the resources and equipment to provide a constant supply of potable water, says Damani Tabor, the United Progressive Party (UPP) public relations officer. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Again, last Wednesday, September 6,…