Economy
Customs Revenues At An All-Time High
The Customs Division made more money in 2018 than it has since its inception, Comptroller of Customs Raju Buddo has confirmed.
He said the division...
Gonsalves tells EU to stop bullying CIP countries
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has condemned the “bullying” tactics adopted by the European Union with regards to the...
Family blessed with new home in time for Christmas
A disabled Martin's Village Husband and his family have received the gift of a lifetime, a brand new home right in time for the...
GG to Barbudans: “Nothing will stop my government’s progress”
Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has sent a firm message to Barbudans who are utilising different ways to challenge the government's vision for the...
PM: Three thousand new jobs in 2019
Prime Minister, Gaston Browne said thousands of new jobs will be created in the hotel sector in the new year.
“I believe next year, we...
Back pay distribution to continue this week
Scores of retired government workers lined up at the Treasury Department to collect backpay payments ton Friday.
The department announced pensioners will be paid a...
Prime Minister Browne invites Scotiabank to early meeting to discuss purchase of Antigua holdings
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has invited competent authorities of the Bank of Nova Scotia to a meeting by 7th January 2019 to discuss the...
Fifteen Million Dollars To Boost Social Security
The government says the head of the Antigua Barbuda Social Security Board will be summoned to Cabinet at its next meeting.
It made the statement even...
PM calls for debt relief, tells leaders stop spending on useless wars
Prime MinisterGaston Browne is calling for the international community to provide debt relief for middle-income countries like Antigua and Barbuda whose status no longer...
Cash Flow Problems Affect Social Security Payments
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda says it has agreed to address the shortcomings of the Social Security Board.
This has been responsible for the...
Gov’t To End Tax Concessions To Businesses
The government says on December 31, 2018, all concessions granted to businesses other than hotels, agriculture and fishing enterprises, shall be discontinued.
"Tax-free holidays and waived...
Scotia Bank Cancels AIDS Secretariat Partnership Amid Growing Tensions With Gov’t
Due to recent developments, the annual AIDS Secretariat Street Fair which was slated for this coming Friday at the Bank of Nova Scotia on...
Customs roll out Christmas barrel initiative
The Antigua and Barbuda Customs & Excise Division is pleased to announce that all preparations are moving into place for the Government’s annual Christmas...