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Sir Lester Bird Medical Center grapples with intense heat as AC units malfunction for weeks
Medical staff on the first, second, and third floors of Sir Lester Bird Medical Center (SLBMC) endure extreme heat as malfunctioning AC units remain unrepaired for over two weeks. Areas lacking windows leave patients and staff drenched in sweat, hindering adequate care. Despite complaints, no fans have been provided. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE…
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Antigua and Barbuda restaurants struggle amid sudden sales tax surge
Antigua and Barbuda’s government is in talks with frustrated restaurant owners over a sudden two percent sales tax increase. The abrupt announcement, made on December 22, gave restaurants only three business days to adjust their systems for the January 1 deadline. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Restaurant owners cite challenges in updating…
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Potential Airport disruptions loom as United Taxi Association clashes with Management
The V C Bird International Airport faces potential disruptions in the coming weeks due to a conflict between airport taxi drivers and management. The United Taxi Association, representing the airport, has issued warnings of possible strikes if their demands go unmet. Tensions heightened following a petition from members seeking the removal of an executive accused…
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Coast Guard Rescues vessel that encountered mechanical failure off Barbuda
At approximately 1415hrs on Friday 12′ January 2024, the ABDF Coast Guard (ABDF CG) received a Marine Report from an officer of Barbuda Fisheries, relaying that FV MISS WEBBER encountered mechanical failure, and was at anchor, at position 17° 35.100’N 062° 07.100′ W; approximately 15NM West of Palmetto Point Barbuda. Continued attempts were made to…
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Fake landlord defrauds a third victim through Facebook ad for house rental
The rent fraudster is at it again, this time his victim being a Cashew Hill man. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP While the surname he is using remains the same, the perpetrator is now using a different first name to perpetrate his acts of fraud. A source says the latest victim went…
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Gaston Browne faces criticism over broken manifesto promises
Member of Parliament for St. John’s Rural West, Richard S. Lewis, has come forward with strong condemnation of the ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) government, led by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Lewis accuses the government of betraying the public trust by breaking key election promises and imposing new taxes, particularly the increase in…
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Quinn-Williams unfazed by prime minister’s lawsuit and takes to picket line again with same message
Pearl Quinn-Williams, the United Progressive Party (UPP) caretaker for St. John’s Rural North, is undisturbed by the legal action being taken against her by Prime Minister Gaston Browne. In fact, after learning about it, Quinn-Williams promised to go to the prime minister’s lawyer, personally, to collect her letter. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN…
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Military officers seek injunction against Antigua Barbuda Defence Force
Lieutenant Austin Buntin and Second Lieutenant Marian Mathurin, both serving officers, have filed an application for an interim injunction against the Chief of Defence Staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) and the Attorney General. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The matter, brought before the court on January 11, 2024,…
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WINAIR introducing more direct flight routes in the Region
Windward Islands Airways International (WINAIR) has announced a significant expansion of its flight services, effective January 15, 2024. The airline says in addition to the increase of flights between St Maarten, Saba and St Eustatius, starting January 15, 2024, WINAIR is also introducing more direct flight routes to further enrich travel connectivity in the region.…
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VIDEO: Sarah King’s daughter appeals to the public to help bring her mom home
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Come clean on Cancer Centre secret deal, UPP tells Browne Administration
The United Progressive Party (UPP) calls on the Gaston Browne Administration – in particular Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph – to come clean on its plans to resuscitate the now-defunct Cancer Centre. Credible reports reaching the UPP have indicated that the Executive has agreed to a private deal with a local doctor and other investors…