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BPM reminds Cabinet that Barbuda Council is responsible for sister-island’s management and its lands are not for sale
(REAL News) — As was expected, Barbudans are not responding well to news from the Gaston Browne Cabinet that a decision has been taken to further amend the Barbuda Land (Amendment) Act (2018), to allow Antiguans to purchase lands on Barbuda. According to the April 19 Cabinet Notes, the Executive reportedly was “persuaded by … the Ministry of Legal Affairs that…
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4 young Antiguan cricketers in the UK to participate exchange programme
Four young Antiguan and Barbudan cricketers have travelled to the United Kingdom to participate in the 2023 Antigua and Barbuda – United Kingdom Cricket Exchange Programme. They are Demetri Lucas, 19, Ajahrie Joseph, 19, Jawakie Joseph 22, and D’Hari Francis, 20. These cricketers were chosen from a competitive field of promising cricketers to participate in…
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Man who died at hotel swimming pool was vacationing in Antigua with his wife
(REAL News) — An alleged drowning incident – involving another visitor to the island – is being investigated. The incident, which is being described as tragic, is said to have occurred at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 23. Allegations are that Roy Vicich, a 64-year-old tourist from Alabama, USA, was at the pool bar…
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Guadeloupe ferry brings over 400 passengers to Antigua Cruise Port
L’Express des Îles ferry arrived at the Nevis Street Pier on Saturday bringing 427 passengers from Guadeloupe to Antigua Cruise Port. The Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Antigua & Barbuda Festivals Commission and Antigua Cruise Port welcomed the visitors along the pier with a cultural show inclusive of steel pan music,…
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Ministry of Education announces 2nd and 3rd-placed CSEC Students
Director of Education Clare Browne is pleased to announce the second and third-place students of the 2022 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), Antigua and Barbuda. In second place is Zion Ebony Williams, formerly of the Baptist Academy of Antigua. Williams wrote 17 subjects and secured 17 Grade One passes. The subjects include Biology, Caribbean History,…
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Beyond Limits Fitness Centre apologies, distances from Brent’s action
The business circulated this note to members: I would like to extend my deepest apologies to the group of ladies who were so wrongfully treated at my fitness centre on April 20th. What occurred was completely unacceptable and the situation is being treated very seriously. The gentleman involved in this incident does not represent Beyond…
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2 CBH employees arrested for allegedly stealing fuel
(State Media) — Police have arrested two employees of the Vector Control Unit in the Central Board of Health after they were allegedly caught stealing diesel. The fuel was intended for use in spraying locations across the country with stagnant water, to curtail the breeding of mosquitoes. One of the employees was reportedly found with…
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UPP anticipates a series of events leading up to the Labor Day celebrations
The UPP anticipates a series of events leading up to the Labor Day celebrations. The first event is a recognition ceremony honoring the late Clarence Crump, a former member of both the Boundaries Commission and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Board, who passed away in March. The UPP will join the Antigua and Barbuda Workers…
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Antigua and Barbuda Joins Americas in Observing Vaccination Week 2023
Antigua and Barbuda joined the rest of the Americas in observing Vaccination Week of the America’s 2023. The week is being observed this year from April 22nd to April 29th. The ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation and the Environment in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization held an opening ceremony today at the…
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Building a Healthier Eastern Caribbean Requires an All-Out War on Non-Communicable Diseases
By: Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean Countries and Timothy Antoine, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Governor Did you know that non-communicable diseases are the main cause of premature deaths in the 30–69-year-old age group in the Eastern Caribbean? The rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases is pressuring countries and health systems in the Caribbean at…
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Post Office workers refuse to enter building due to foul odours of feces and rat urine
(REAL News) 00 Due to a foul odour emanating from the General Post Office, workers reportedly refused to enter the building on Monday morning, April 24, and subsequently were sent home for the day. The workers congregated outside as they called for the authorities to address the issue, which reportedly has been plaguing the staff…