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LGBTQ+ activist says police officers need GBV training
By Makeida Antonio
WAR Communications Consultant
Law enforcement officers need mandatory training to handle gender-based violence (GBV) reports involving LGBTQ+ individuals in Antigua and Barbuda.
’Angel’,...
Antigua Rejects 40 million Price tag for purchase of the Cancer Centre
CABINET NOTES:
The Ministry of Health in Antigua and Barbuda has reached out to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to conduct an examination of...
Antigua to Establish International Cannabis Research Centre for Cancer Reversal and Health Benefits
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has taken a significant step towards exploring the potential use of cannabis as a cancer-reversing treatment.
In a...
Government’s Vehicle Audit Deadline in Two Days
CABINET NOTES:
Employees driving government-owned vehicles have two days left to complete the vehicle audit.
Compliance is essential to ensure safety and reliability.
Promptly schedule inspections at...
Antigua Anticipates Arrival of Nigerian Artists for Unmissable Showcase
Antigua and Barbuda are eagerly anticipating the arrival of a group of cultural artists from Nigeria during the upcoming Carnival celebrations.
The government aims to...
Technical and tangible support help farmers transition to climate-smart practices
Thirty-three (33) people, including farmers and Ministry of Agriculture Extension Officers, benefitted from a two-day training on climate-smart agriculture (CSA), including nature and ecosystem-based...
COMMENTARY: CARICOM at 50: There is still hope
By Sir Ronald Sanders
July 4, 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, the foundational document that brought the...
IICA-CBF EbA Project supports sandbar stabilization vetiver trials at Low Bay
A first in Barbuda – using vetiver grass to stabilize s section of the sandbar in Low Bay, which encloses the Codrington lagoon.
This...
Ministry of Agriculture Launches PiAngo Fest 2023
PiAngo Fest formerly known as Mango Fest is organized by the Ministry of Agriculture each year to display mangoes and now pineapples in not...
Antigua Lions Club Cash Prize Raffle Winners Announced!
The excitement was captured by three lucky winners over the weekend.
The Antigua Lions Club, a charitable organization held the drawing for their grand cash...
Traffic Department Issues Warning: Illegal Placement of Windshield Stickers to Attract Penalties
Motorists are being cautioned against placing stickers on the front of their windshields as it can obstruct their visibility, which is considered a traffic...
Worker Injured in Quarry Blast Receives Government Backing for Medical Bills
The government has pledged to cover the medical costs for an employee of the Burma Quarry who sustained severe burns in an explosion.
The Cabinet...
Saharan dust present for some Caribbean islands
Persons with allergies and respiratory issues should take the necessary precautions as Saharan dust is affecting some Caribbean islands.
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services...