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WATCH: Antigua PM touts country’s strong relationship with China
Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda has criticized individuals whom he believes are attempting to undermine the strong relationship between his country and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). He mentioned specific individuals, including D. Gisele Isaac and Serpent, accusing them of forgetting the benefits that Antigua and Barbuda has received from China…
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Golden Grove man charged with robbery
Police on Friday arrested and charged 27-year-old Jahari Adams of Golden Grove with robbery. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP He is accused of robbing the owner of a Mini-Mart at Herberts of a cash pan with an undisclosed amount of money. He is further…
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2 men critically injured in Factory Road crash
A major accident on Factory Road early Saturday morning left two men severely injured. The crash involved a Vitz and a Honda Fit, damaging both vehicles significantly. Emergency responders used the Jaws of Life to rescue the trapped individuals. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Аdvеrtіѕе wіth thе most visited news site in…
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Man found guilty of raping ex-lover in violent encounter
A 36-year-old man was found guilty of one count of rape involving his ex-lover on Thursday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The incident occurred on July 22, 2019, about a month after they broke up following a six-month relationship in 2019. The victim, a…
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Government provides update on completion of new cemetery
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Works provided an update at the work being done at the new Tomlinson’s cemetery. A metal fence with cement base is being erected on the Factory Road side. A building to house both equipment and offices will also be constructed, so will a number of bathrooms and a car park. CLICK…
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New housing project for ‘Mongo Tong’ area
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet has agreed that the next major housing project to be undertaken will be at the top of North Street (known as ‘Mongo Tong’) and parts of Bishopgate Street. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP A plan is also afoot to move…
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Government offering $75K each to ex-LIAT employees in Antigua
CABINT NOTES: The Cabinet then held a discussion on LIAT (2020) Ltd. and the successes made evident by the arrival on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, of two aircraft at the V.C. Bird International Airport, dispatched by Air Peace; they are intended to augment the LIAT (2020) fleet which is likely to have as many as…
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From Ramp Agent to Captain: Brian Chase, Captain at American Airlines
From the time Brian Chase was born and up until the age of 10, every Sunday after lunch his father would drive him to the airport to watch airplanes take off and land. Thanks to those weekly visits to V. C. Bird International Airport, Brian’s love for aviation was born. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…
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China gifts Antigua audio/visual systems for SIDS4 Conference
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations and the Chief Planner for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) Conference to its meeting, to report on the progress being made thus far in the preparation for this May 27th to 30th important, international conference. CLICK HERE TO…
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2 lawyers, police constable among Queen of Carnival 2024 contestants
Ladies and gentlemen, here are your “Extraordinary Seven” delegates for this year’s National Housing and Urban Renewal Company Ltd – Queen of Carnival (Miss Antigua Barbuda) 2024 Competition. A special thank you to our sponsors! Shakkia Carlos Delegate #1 – Miss Arton Capital CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET…
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Cabinet approves EC$75,000 budget for Barbuda Carnival
CABINET NOTES: The Minister of Education, Sports and the Creative Industries provided an update on Caribana 2024. The Cabinet approved a budget of EC$75,000 for the Barbuda Carnival which culminates on Whit Monday, May 20th. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Cabinet also agreed to…