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Victim robbed and wounded on Barbuda, but Police fail to find alleged perpetrator
The Police continue to probe an aggravated robbery that reportedly took place on the sister-island recently. Sources tell REAL News that a nurse at the Hanna Thomas Hospital telephoned the Barbuda Police Station one day last week and reported that a man had arrived at the Emergency Room with injuries. Allegedly, the victim reported that…
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Budget lacks relief measures for the people and will pauperize them, instead, as other taxes are being increased: critics
With the budget lacking meaningful relief for the citizens of Antigua and Barbuda – when compared to the St. Kitts and Nevis budget – what has been presented, instead, is a budget that seeks to pauperize the people through a set of fiscal measures, critics are saying. Finance Minister Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the…
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Antigua and Barbuda PM unveils EC$1.89B budget for 2024
Antigua and Barbuda’s budget for the upcoming year is not much greater than the last, with a modest increase to $1.89 billion. Last year the islands enjoyed a $1.8 billion EC fiscal cap. Next year, 5 per cent more money has been allocated for the nation to spend. The Ministry of Education, Creative Industries, and…
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Dean Jonas challenges PM Browne’s decision, Alleges wrongful termination as Blue Economy Advisor
Dean Jonas has strongly objected to Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s decision to revoke his appointment as Advisor to the Minister responsible for the Blue Economy. As a former government minister, Jonas claims that the termination lacked due process, presenting a case for wrongful termination based on inaccurate information and unwarranted speculations. Despite being appointed by…
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Government of Antigua and Barbuda expresses condolences on the passing of Ricardo Drue
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda expresses its condolences to the parents, family members, friends and fans of RICARDO DRUE on his sudden passing. Ricardo Drue was clearly an emerging talent who commanded attention, applause and appreciation throughout the country of his birth, Antigua and Barbuda, and the wider Caribbean, including his mother’s native Trinidad…
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United Nations Human Rights mural unveiled at V.C. Bird International Airport
Prime Minister Gaston Browne helped early Saturday to unveil a mural at the V.C. Bird International Airport. It is an effective display of this country’s solidarity with the Human Rights Council of the United Nations. Foreign Affairs Minister Hon. E.p. Chet Greene, U.N. Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean Didier Trebucq and President…
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ACB Caribbean sponsors 2023 World Intellectual Property Day Primary and Secondary School Art Competition for 2nd year
ACB Caribbean proudly sponsored The 2023 World Intellectual Property Day Primary and Secondary School Art Competition for the second year. The topic for this edition of the competition was “Women & IP: Accelerating innovation and creativity”, and the challenge for the youth was to create an art piece displaying a Caribbean female creator or innovator…
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Following finding of guilt, Chief Magistrate Walsh agrees to retire, Gov’t agrees to full benefits package
Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh reportedly is back in the good graces of the Browne Administration, which, allegedly, has accepted her retirement from the post and agreed to a benefits package – that is, full gratuity and pension. Walsh recently was found guilty of 15 disciplinary charges by a tribunal appointed by the Judicial and Legal…
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Freedom-fighters Donette Simon and Shenel Williams found guilty of taking part in march
Donette Simon and Shenel Williams, the anit-vax ‘Freedom Fighters’ have been acquitted of organising the protest against COVID-19 restrictions. The trial concluded on Thursday. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP While both were found guilty of participating in the prohibited event, they were acquitted of organizing it. Each woman received a $1500 fine,…
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Captain Willock secures injunction against ABDF, Attorney vows to fight till the end
In a recent court case in Antigua and Barbuda, a judge made some important decisions in a disagreement between Javonson Willock and the military authorities. Here’s a simpler breakdown of what the judge ordered: No Changes for Now: The military (called Respondents) can’t decide on their own to change or limit Javonson Willock’s role until there’s…
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Police Sergeant Karim Warner charged for firing 12 shots in vehicle dispute
Police Sergeant Karim Warner faces charges for firing 12 rounds in a public space during a dispute over a leased vehicle. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Warner attempted to reclaim the vehicle in Willikies but encountered resistance from the lessee and a female companion. Tensions escalated, prompting Warner to shoot at the…