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More than 50 Heads of Government and Heads of State will participate in SIDS...
The 4th United Nations Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference that will be held here in Antigua, in five months, continues to command the...
Trinidad firm already on-site in Antigua, actively engaged in the construction of two Reverse...
Antigua's Cabinet Approves Plans for Reverse Osmosis Plant to Address Growing Water Demands
In response to the expanding University of the West Indies (UWI) Five...
Antigua Cabinet Ends Discretionary Waivers on Duty, ABST, RRC, and Environmental Levy for Imported...
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet affirmed its decision to discontinue discretionary waivers on the forgiveness of Duty, ABST, Revenue Recovery Charge (RRC), and the Environmental...
Flow’s Bring the Joy Christmas Promotion – TV Winners
Congratulations to Hilroy, Samuel, and Veronica, the lucky winners of brand-new 55” Smart TVs! They paid their bills in full and on time as...
Quick Fire Department Action Prevents Tragedy in Cassada Gardens Apartment Fire
A timely intervention by the fire department prevented a recent apartment fire in Cassada Gardens, where more than 12 individuals lived, from escalating. The...
Controversial Video Surfaces: Teacher’s Physical Discipline Sparks Debate on School Discipline Practices
NB- The video goes against YouTube's Community Standards and so we've decided against posting it.
A contentious video is circulating, depicting a teacher physically disciplining...
Antigua and Barbuda to Reimpose Sales Tax on Tours and Attractions from June 1
The Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) will be reinstated on tours, excursions, and attractions, effective June 1, 2024, as per the Inland Revenue...
Antigua and Barbuda Businesses Urged to Transparently Display Prices with Increased Sales Tax
Businesses, including restaurants, are urged to transparently display item prices, incorporating the 17% Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST).
Orin Steele, Director of Prices and...
Implementation of 2% increase in ABST did not dampen the Christmas spirit: Cabinet
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet affirmed its decision to discontinue discretionary waivers on the forgiveness of Duty, ABST, Revenue Recovery Charge (RRC), and the Environmental Levy...
Antigua and Barbuda Government Plans Operation Of Cancer Centre by Early 2024
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet discussed a possible date for the opening of the Cancer Centre.
The government’s valuator came to the conclusion that the Centre...
Cabinet Orders Enforcement of action where overgrown, abandoned private properties pose health and safety risks
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet noted concerns from a number of residents in various communities where overgrown, abandoned private properties are posing health and safety concerns.
The Cabinet therefore examined and have...
Tragedy Strikes Fitches Creek: Government Reacts with Condolences and Urges Safety Measures
CABINET NOTES:
The Minister of Health reported that workers who inhale fumes and impure air are showing an alarming rate of illness.
The Cabinet, therefore,...
CABINET NOTES of Wednesday January 3 2024
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday January 3 2024
The Cabinet began its proceedings with a prayer by a Minister of religion. After wishing each...