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Minister promises to rid airwaves of “filth and smut”
Information and Broadcasting Minister Melford Nicholas says he's considering additional legislation to monitor the content of radio stations.
Nicholas told the launch of the politically aligned...
Earthquake struck north of Barbuda-UWI
The UWI Seismic Research Centre says an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 occurred north of Barbuda today.
Several people reported feeling it both on Antigua...
CRICKET-Speedster Joseph facing spell on sidelines
Young West Indies fast bowler, Alzarri Joseph, could be facing a lengthy injury layoff, as he prepares to undergo rehabilitation for a stress fracture...
A duty free car every seven years and other benefits for Sir Viv
The Cabinet of Antigua & Barbuda has agreed to provide national hero Sir Vivian Richards with a package of benefits.
He will receive a monthly...
1000 solar street lights in 30 days says government
APUA has reportedly agreed to plant 1,000 solar lights across the darkest communities in Antigua within 30 days.
Chief of Staff Lionel Max Hurst announced that the...
Solid waste gets half a million to pay outstanding debts
The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) reported this week that it received the additional $500,000 following the Cabinet decision last week, and it has...
Adele School nurse wins big
(PRESS RELEASE)
One Antiguan’s year is starting in grand celebrations. Romancia Mannix of Lightfoot West in Antigua is the lucky winner of the Axcel Finance’s...
Cameras coming for school plants, government buildings
After the All Saints Secondary School was vandalised twice in as many weeks, the Cabinet says it will invest in cameras for schools.
According to Chief...
Strong condemnation of latest All Saints Secondary School vandalism
The Ministry of Education today "strongly condemned" the recent vandalism at All Saints Secondary School.
Sometime Tuesday evening into Wednesday, someone used black paint to...
Jail time for Japanese woman
(STRATCOM)
Masayo Goto of Japan who appeared in Court on charges of Battery on Police, Resisting Arrest and Disorderedly Conduct, pleaded guilty to all charges.
She...
Embattled supervisor leaves Observer
The management of Observer Media Group announced today that embattled supervisor Martina Johnson is leaving the company.
It is not certain whether Johnson, a native of...
Pilot granted four million dollars bail
Local Pilot, Colin Murraine was granted bail in the High Court today to the tune of $4.5 million dollars with a cash component of...
Lower House passes amendment to decriminalise ganja
The Lower House, today, passed the amendment to the Misuse of Drugs Act, paving the way for the decriminalization of marijuana.
However, the Upper House will...