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Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Addresses Concerns over Kelvin ‘Shuggy’ Simon’s Civil Servant Position
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda recently engaged in a brief discussion concerning Kevin "Shuggy" Simon, the parliamentary representative for Saint Mary's...
Archbishop of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church visits GG
In a ceremony yesterday, Archbishop His Grace Abuna Thaddeus of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church exchanged gifts with H.E. Sir Rodney, GG of Antigua.
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Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet Focuses on Hurricane Preparedness and Water Production
CABINET NOTES: Managers from the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) addressed hurricane preparedness and water distribution in a recent Cabinet meeting.
Plans were revealed for...
Antigua and Barbuda Upgraded to Tier 2 in US Trafficking in Persons Report
CABINET NOTES: Antigua and Barbuda has been upgraded to Tier 2 in the United States Government's annual Trafficking in Persons Report, as announced by...
Compactor Truck Shortage and Neglected Routes Identified as Major Hurdles for garbage collection
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet held a discussion on National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) and the collection of household waste, which has proven problematic.
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14% of Antiguans who applied for United States Visitor Visas in 2022 were Rejected
14% of #Antiguans who applied for United States Visitor Visas in 2022 were turned down. Rejection rates vary widely across the #Caribbean and Central...
Bret expected to bring Strong Winds and Heavy Rains Later today to Leeward Islands...
SOURCE: NOAA - At 800 AM AST (1200 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 13.6 North, longitude 57.0 West.
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CABINET NOTES: June 21, 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday June 21 2023
The Cabinet commenced its meeting with prayers at 10:45 am. The Attorney General gave an update...
Tropical Depression Four Strengthens, Set to Become a Tropical Storm
SOURCE: NOAA - At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Depression Four was located near latitude 10.9 North, longitude 41.1 West.
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CCCCC invites young people from Antigua to participate in My Climate and Health Story...
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) recently launched the #Betterclimate4MyHealth campaign, an urgent call to action to young people ages 9-30, across the...
Bishop Browne implements prohibition on marijuana smokers as godparents
SOURCE: OBSERVER - Antigua's Christian Ministries Centre has implemented a new policy that prohibits cannabis smokers from becoming godparents during christenings or dedications at...
Bret Gains Strength, Threatens Lesser Antilles with 70 mph Winds
SOURCE: NOAA - At 500 AM AST (0900 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Bret was located near latitude 13.7 North, longitude 56.6 West.
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The Impact of Natural Disasters on Antigua and Barbuda’s Energy Market
The Influence of Hurricanes and Earthquakes on Antigua and Barbuda’s Energy Infrastructure
SOURCE: Energy Portal EU - Natural disasters, such as hurricanes and earthquakes, have...