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New Satellite Unit to Streamline School Meals Programme
(REAL News) — Plans are underway to establish a satellite unit of the School Meals Programme at the Urlings Primary School, and Minister of Education Daryl Matthew reportedly sought permission to do so from the Executive during its meeting on Wednesday, May 17. Matthew says this Unit will serve the southern schools that are currently…
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Community Road Repairs Underway in Antigua and Barbuda
The Minister of Works provided an update on the ongoing road works taking place in various communities across Antigua and Barbuda. The focus of the repairs is to enhance the condition and safety of community roads, while also applying finishing touches to the recently resurfaced highways. Roads play a vital role in connecting neighborhoods and…
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More police and a new fire truck needed for Barbuda’s new airport
In the Cabinet meeting held on the 17th of May 2023, the focus was on the development of a new airport in Barbuda. As discussions unfolded, a report highlighting the necessary assets and human resources for the new airport came to the attention of the Cabinet members. It was determined that additional Fire Police personnel…
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Antiguan father and son graduate together with masters in aviation
Big congratulations to Father- son pair, you have been truly amazing. You both deserve all the credit in the world for graduating so flawlessly. On April 29, 2023, two standout students walked the stage at Embry-Riddle’s Aeronautical University (ERAU) commencement ceremony – Fabian Martin Sr. and Fabian Martin Jr. Father-son pair who each received Master…
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MISSING: Amyah Andrew
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STOP and SEARCH: 5 Arrests, 30 Tickets, and Crime Crackdown
Five people are now in police custody, while over thirty traffic tickets were issued to drivers, as a result of several snap ‘Stop & Search’ exercises conducted by the police on Friday, May 19. Police officers from the various stations and departments, along with members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force took part in…
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Michael concerned that Air Peace chairman might have legal issues with US authorities that could impact the new LIAT
(REAL News) — St. Peter MP Asot Michael has sought details about the Browne Administration’s agreement with the Nigerian carrier Air Peace for the acquisition of majority shares in the regional airline LIAT. During the sitting of the Lower House on Thursday, May 18, Michael asked Prime Minister Gaston Browne whether a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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Airline tickets US$10K, Per Diem EC$7K for PM and wife’s coronation trip
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Suspension of MP Michael appears to have been orchestrated after a day of provocation, former House Speaker says
(REAL News) — The suspension of MP Asot Michael appears to have been orchestrated, says D.Gisele Isaac, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, as she commented on the Member’s ejection from the Parliament on Thursday, May 18. The Lower House voted to suspend the St. Peter MP from the Parliament for three consecutive sittings…
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URGENT APPEAL: Young Man in Critical Condition After Vehicular Accident Seeks Public Assistance
The relatives of a young man who sustained severe injuries in a recent car accident are reaching out to the community for support in securing the necessary medical treatment. Chevan “Shaquille” Jones, a twenty-one-year-old resident of All Saints Village, was involved in a devastating collision on May 13, 2023. His injuries include a fractured hip…
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University of Johannesburg honours Sir Hilary
The University of Johannesburg conferred on Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (UWI), the degree of Honorary Doctor of Letters, at its Humanities convocation ceremony on May 9, 2023. It was an emotionally moving ceremony of celebration as university students from Soweto and elsewhere, and academics, thanked Sir Hilary…