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Controversial Video Surfaces: Teacher’s Physical Discipline Sparks Debate on School Discipline Practices
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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...
Gunthropes, a community that the government has ignored
Gunthropes, a community that the government has ignored
I write this article with a heavy heart, knowing that on several occasions, attempts have been made...
Stolen Firearm Alert: .380 Beretta Taken from Locked Vehicle at Darkwood Beach
REAL NEWS: A licensed firearm is now on the street after having been stolen from the owner.
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Antiguan Paramedic Brandon Browne Excels in Critical Care Course
Antiguan Paramedic Achieves International Certification, Sets New Standard for Emergency Medical Services
Mr. Brandon Browne, a distinguished graduate of the Paramedic programme at the Emergency...
Freak accident in Fitches Creek cistern claims one life and hospitalizes another
SOURCE REAL NEWS: A man is said to have died in a freak accident in Fitches Creek today,
January 3, leaving neighbours in shock.
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Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa To Host American Society Of Travel Advisors Chapter...
Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa To Host American Society Of Travel Advisors Chapter President’s Meeting
January 3rd 2023, Saint John’s Antigua – In just...