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Barbuda airport runway to be extended by more than 1000 feet
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet decided—based on certain information regarding the attractiveness of Barbuda to very wealthy homeowners—to expand the runway in Barbuda by more...
Pharmaceutical Factory in Antigua to Lower Drug Costs in OECS, under consideration
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet was advised by the Minister of Trade that a pharmaceutical firm has indicated an interest in establishing a factory in Antigua...
JAMAICA: Male Rasta students no longer required to wear tams to school
Jamaica Observer — Male Rastafarian students will no longer be required to wear tams to cover their dreadlocks while in school, said Education Minister...
Cabinet Approves Immediate Burials at Tomlinson’s Upon Completion of Fencing and Plans
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet made a decision to commence burials at Tomlinson’s immediately after the demarcated land has been fenced and the plans for...
Anchorage Road Nears Completion, Cades Bay Bridge Follows
CABINET NOTES - The Cabinet invited the Director of Public Works, Deputy Director and Chairman of the DCA to report on several road projects...
Antigua’s growing monkey population sparks concerns
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet was informed that the monkey population in the east of Antigua is expanding and posing a problem for some farmers.
The Cabinet...
Antigua Collaborates with Trinidad Team for Cataract Removal
CABINET NOTES - The Cabinet invited a Medical Team from Trinidad, whose function has been to remove cataracts from the eyes of primarily elderly...
OBSERVATION: Rastaland Stolen from Rasta
Rastafari culture and concepts are being stolen by people from all over the world. The most recent is Antigua’s newest ‘rich man’ - a...
CABINET NOTES of Wednesday 23 August 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 23 August 2023
The Cabinet commenced its meeting with a prayer by an Anglican priest at about 11:00 am....
Community environment program in Antigua wins US$100,000 at GEF Assembly in Canada
The Global Environment Facility has selected 23 civil society organizations as winners of its Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge Program, a novel initiative reflecting a...
Sandals Foundation Hosts First-Ever Island Run to Support Life-Saving Paediatric Healthcare Needs
On Wednesday October 11 to Saturday, October 14, the streets of Antigua will come alive as the Sandals Foundation hosts its first ever all-island...
Antigua and Barbuda Records Fifth Murder of the Year as Shooting Victim Passes Away
Kenarka Ryan, 24, from Jennings, has tragically become the nation's fifth murder victim this year.
After enduring gunshot wounds sustained last Monday in a Greenbay...
Wagner chief listed among passengers on board crashed plane
Russian state media - Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is listed among passengers on board a plane that crashed north of Moscow, according to Russian...