Saturday, April 18, 2026

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PM says free university education to commence in September, earlier than expected

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced moments ago that Antigua and Barbuda will offer free university education from September 2026. Initially, it was promised that free...

Teachers Given Formula to Calculate Final Retroactive Pay for 2018–2023 Period

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Guidance on Final Retroactive Payment Calculation for 2018 to 2023 Contract Period Dear Colleagues, The Executive of the Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers advises all...

ABEC releases list of polling stations ahead of April 30 general election

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The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has released the official list of polling stations for the general election scheduled for Thursday, April 30,...

COMMENTARY: Why should Antiguans and Barbudans vote for the right to keep their own...

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WHY SHOULD ANTIGUANS AND BARBUDANS VOTE FOR THE RIGHT TO KEEP THEIR OWN PROPERTY? By Yves Ephraim  I just started reading the first few chapters of...

LETTER: Why is the management team at Social Security bringing the organization into disrepute?

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Dear Editor, I can recall, one of our famous calypsonian once penned a song ..... "If the top slack, then the bottom will be slack...

Soca Army Donates PA System to Holy Trinity Primary School in Barbuda

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda — A community-driven initiative tied to Aunty Claudette’s Kiddies Fete has delivered a new public address system to Holy...

LETTER: While we wait: Abortion Law

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Dear Editor: While we wait: Abortion Law We are waiting for the High Court to determine whether our abortion law is constitutional or not.  While we wait, the...

Police Issue Warning as Campaign Materials Are Removed and Defaced Across Communiti

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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE POLICE ISSUE WARNING AGAINST REMOVAL AND DESTRUCTION OF POLITICAL CAMPAIGN MATERIALS St....

Two Pitbulls Reported Missing in Bolans as Owners Appeal for Help

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Residents in Bolans village are being asked to assist in locating two missing dogs, as their owners intensify efforts to have them safely returned. The...

Defence Highlights Gaps in Investigation as Prosecution Closes Case in Nigel Christian Murder Trial

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The prosecution’s case in the Nigel Christian murder trial closed Friday after defence attorneys challenged the lead investigator over what they described as major...

Pringle Says UPP Would Bar Ministers from Competing with Private Businesses

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UPP Leader Jamale Pringle says a United Progressive Party government would prevent cabinet ministers from competing with private businesses, arguing that the current system...

Carl Christopher, Casilda Verela Donate Infant Care Items to Hospital’s Paediatrics Unit

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The Paediatrics Unit at Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has received a donation of baby and child care essentials, hospital officials said, describing the...

Baltimore Sets First 100-Day Targets for Sports and Healthcare Improvements in St. Philip North

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ABLP candidate for St. Philip North Randy Baltimore has outlined a series of early, time-bound commitments focused on upgrading sports facilities and improving...