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Riccardo McKenzie Admits Guilt in Gun Case; Charges Against O’Neil Swaby Dismissed

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Riccardo McKenzie, 28, of Sutherlands, pleaded guilty to possessing a 9mm automatic pistol and seven rounds of ammunition in court yesterday. He was remanded...

Cabinet Proposes Fines for Public Cannabis Smoking to Deter Violations

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The Cabinet plans to amend the law on public cannabis smoking penalties. Currently, the first offense results in a warning, the second in a...

Government Dedicates $15 Million to Crime Fighting

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The government has allocated $15M to combat crime in Antigua and Barbuda. On Wednesday, the Cabinet revealed that $5.4M of this budget will be...

School Uniform Grant Programme Deadline Approaches

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Since launching on July 8th, nearly 20,000 vouchers have been issued through the National School Uniform Grant Programme. Parents are urged to complete their...

CABINET NOTES: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

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1. The Cabinet held an intense discussion on the subject of crime, violence, the use of guns by robbers, and the harm which is...

MP Michael Calls for Unity and Support Amid Rising Crime, Praises PM Browne’s Leadership

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The MP for St. Peter posted on the Prime Minister’s Facebook page, saying, “Despite any political differences, now is not the time for rhetoric...

Feng Fined $3,500 for Damaging XPZ Property; Must Pay by November 21

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Tianzhao ‘Alex’ Feng, who was previously imprisoned for burning down the XPZ supermarket, has been fined $3,500 for maliciously damaging the same company's property....

New 9 PM to 5 AM Juvenile Curfew Set to Take Effect

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The government is set to introduce new legislation in parliament to establish a curfew for individuals under the age of 18 in Antigua and...

Richie Richardson to Be Appointed Senator and Minister of Sports in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is set to appoint former West Indies cricketer Richie Richardson as a Senator and the new Minister of...

LETTER: Drone Diplomacy or Political Showmanship?

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Drone Diplomacy or Political Showmanship? Concerns Rise Over Aspirant's 'Gift' to Police Amidst Calls for Real Action There is a story circulating in the media of a highly...

Urgent Call for Government Action: Addressing the Root Causes of Nurse Shortages at Sir...

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The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) is grappling with a growing crisis—a severe shortage of nurses. This shortage has become so dire that...

ABEC Chairman participates in high level meeting for EMBs in Paraguay

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Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC), Ambassador Arthur Thomas, is among a number of senior officials attending the Inter-American Meetings of Electoral...

Police Statement on Robbery and Shooting

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Police Sought After Suspects in Alleged Robbery and Shooting-CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP Police are asking the public for information as they...