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Gov’t goes to parliament to avoid sudden closures of large hotels
An emergency meeting of Parliament has been scheduled for Thursday as the government moves to avoid other Sandals-like closures.
The Investment Amendment Act will be...
Sudden closure of Sandals Antigua resort leaves British holiday plans in tatters
By Tom Mulvihill
The sudden closure of the Sandals Grande Antigua resort has left many British tourists with their holiday, honeymoon and wedding plans in ruins.
The...
Gov’t moves to tax Airbnb operators
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, and Airbnb have signed an agreement to help drive diversified...
AG’s son reportedly agrees to cover medical expenses after accident with man
Damien Benjamin has reportedly agreed to cover the medical expenses for a man he allegedly struck while driving over the weekend.
Fifty-year-old Peter Roberts suffered...
Disability bill to be tabled in parliament this September
Attorney General Steadroy "Cutie" Benjamin has said that a new bill to protect the rights of persons with disabilities will be tabled in September.
He...
Police officer charged with incest
The police officer who has been under investigation for incest has been charged.
He will appear in court on Thursday.
The corporal for over 21 years...
ECAB and S.I.C give full support to junior carnival competitions
(PRESS RELEASE)
Embracing the cultural arts and advocating for youth development are merely some of the goals of the State Insurance Corporation and the Eastern...
Mother of six homeless and suicidal as hard times fall
A security guard with Competitive Security Service has told Antigua News Room (ANR) that her six children and herself are now homeless because they’ve...
Judge praises police and prison officer for work on murder trial
High Court Judge, Justice Iain Morely wants letters of commendation to be sent to a police constable and a prison officer for the work...
SJDC worker remains in limbo after colleagues protested her removal
The employment future of St. John’s Development Corporation employee accused of theft last year remains in limbo.
The woman has been out of office since...
Solid waste chairman appeals for immediate funds to pay workers
The Chairman of National Solid Waste Management Authority James Tanny Rose has made an appeal for an immediate disbursement of EC$ 400 thousand to...
Autopsy reveals cause of death of man whose burial was stopped
An autopsy has apparently ruled out foul play in the case of Lancelot Riley whose burial was stopped by the court.
Sources close to the...
Nurses to be disciplined after public squabble
The Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association today agreed to proceed with disciplinary action against two of its members involved in a public squabble which...