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Barbuda airport runway to be extended by more than 1000 feet
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet decided—based on certain information regarding the attractiveness of Barbuda to very wealthy homeowners—to expand the runway in Barbuda by more than 1000 feet, in order to accommodate commercial jets. Recent data emerging from an Investment Report show that Antigua and Barbuda has attracted the most Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) among independent…
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Anchorage Road likely to be completed by end of August
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Director of Public Works, Deputy Director and Chairman of the DCA to report on several road projects that are now underway, in St. John’s and Cades Bay. The Anchorage Road is likely to be completed by the end of August, and the Cades Bay Bridge will follow shortly thereafter.…
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Removing cataracts from the eyes of elderly citizens
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited a Medical Team from Trinidad, whose function has been to remove cataracts from the eyes of primarily elderly citizens, whose eyesight has been impaired by the growth of these scales over the pupil of the eye. The team has trained several nurses and other professionals in preparing patients, participating in…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday 23rd August 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 23 August 2023 The Cabinet commenced its meeting with a prayer by an Anglican priest at about 11:00 am. The meeting ended at 6:30 pm, or seven-and-one-half hours later. The Cabinet expressed its best wishes to former parliamentarian, Honourable Hilson Baptiste, who suffered a stroke and is hospitalized at…
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Former House Speaker says Court decision was expected, but the fact remains that suspension procedures were botched
(REAL News) — Former House Speaker Dame D.Gisele Isaac says the decision of the High Court in this latest matter involving MP Asot Michael comes as no surprise to her. “Given the doctrine of separation of powers, I never expected the judiciary to intrude on a parliamentary matter,” Isaac says. “However, what transpired in Parliament…
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High Court rejects MP Michael’s challenge to his suspension, saying it has no jurisdiction in Parliament’s internal matters
(REAL News) — St. Peter MP Asot Michael’s hopes of an early return to duty in the Parliament have been dashed by the High Court, which has rejected his challenge to his suspension from the Lower House. The Court’s decision was handed down on Wednesday, August 23. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR…
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Community environment program in Antigua wins US$100,000 at GEF Assembly in Canada
The Global Environment Facility has selected 23 civil society organizations as winners of its Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge Program, a novel initiative reflecting a commitment to support and elevate community-driven climate and nature projects and the unique contributions of Indigenous Peoples, women, girls, and young people across the GEF partnership. The winning projects were announced…
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2023 homicide toll climbs to 5 as shooting victim dies
Kenarka Ryan, 24, from Jennings, has tragically become the nation’s fifth murder victim this year. After enduring gunshot wounds sustained last Monday in a Greenbay Hill shooting alongside 20-year-old Nia Rose, Ryan fought for his life in the hospital until succumbing this afternoon. Sadly, Rose had passed away hours after the attack. Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе…
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Antigua and Barbuda Government Offers Condolences on the Passing of Bruce Arrindell
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda expresses its condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Bruce Arrindell on his untimely death. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Bruce Arrindell has become a voice of reason within recent times, appearing as a regular radio talk-show host on ZDK Radio, providing analysis…
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Person of interest in country’s latest homicide now in custody
(State Media) — A man turned himself in to police last night in connection with Monday evening’s murder of 66 year old Dennis Edwards of Bolans. He is expected to be questioned by investigators in the presence of his attorney. He was being sought by the police as the sole person of interest in the…
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Statement from Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon on the Illness of Hilson ‘Brother B’ Baptiste
I join the residents of St. Mary’s South and our nation in sending “get well” wishes to former representative of St. Mary’s South, Hilson “Brother B” Baptiste, as he remains under intensive care at Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. We continue to pray for the…