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One new case of COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda
(Dashboard Update for May 15, 2021)
The Ministry of Health has revealed one (1) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 case in Antigua and Barbuda as of...
PM says Antigua may soon offer KFC for those taking first COVID-19 jab
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) may be offered as an incentive for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Browne told his Browne...
PM announces inquiry into US$ 94 Million spent on Airport Runway extension
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Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced moments ago that a forensic audit will be conducted into near US$ 100 million...
Dr. Lester Simon: CDC is wrong on new guidance on indoor mask-wearing
“The CDC is wrong.”
This was the pronouncement of Head of the Laboratory Department at the Mount St. John Medical Centre (MSJMC), Dr. Lester Simon.
He...
PM reveals the private family who gave him the Moderna vaccine
Nearly, five months after receiving his first vaccine dose, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has revealed the source.
He told listeners on Pointe FM that the...
Belize woman, 25, hoping to connect with her Antiguan father for the first time
UPDATE: 8:01 P.M.-Vanessa has sent thanks to Antigua Newsroom and all those who assisted her in connecting with her family in Antigua.
UPDATE 2:15 P.M.-Since...
All Cabinet members in Antigua and Barbuda fully vaccinated against COVID
The Cabinet members of Antigua and Barbuda took their second jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine on Thursday. While other Parliamentarians, including retired parliamentary representatives, will follow...
Antigua and Barbuda kicks off phase 2 of road rehabilitation program
The second phase of Antigua and Barbuda’s road rehabilitation program involves investments of US$51mn for two separate projects.
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will provide...
Antigua & Barbuda received $US 25 million in remittances last year
Over US $15 billion was sent back to the Caribbean region in remittances last year, a News Americas analysis of the latest World Bank report on...
Pandemic to be ‘far more deadly’ this year, WHO warns
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a grim warning on Friday that the second year of COVID-19 was set to be...
DOMINICA: PM Skerrit and Ministers in court for allegedly “treating” supporters with election concert
DNO: Twelve of 15 serving and former ministers of government appeared before the Roseau Magistrate Court today where they all pleaded not guilty to...
Two kidney donors come forward after single mother makes public appeal
Curlethia Ghomes:
Good morning to everyone, As you are all aware, I am trying my best to get a Kidney Transplant.
A few weeks ago, I...
Parham Primary School Celebrates 50 Years
On Monday, 10th May the Staff of the Parham Primary School continued their 50th Anniversary celebrations with a Church Service at the Parham Wesleyan Holiness Church...