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2022 Christmas Message from Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine

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“But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. God sent him to buy freedom...

FLOW Antigua & Barbuda Swimming Federation Raffle Prize

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Flow Antigua and Barbuda continues to demonstrate its commitment to the youth by supporting swimming in Antigua and Barbuda and the OECS. The company was...

Closure of the Ministry of Education and Sports Headquarters

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The Ministry of Education and Sports wishes to inform the general public of the closure of its headquarters in the Government Office Complex at...

Antigua Rescue Dog Receives Citation

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2022—PLYMPTON - The Massachusetts House ofRepresentatives recognized Plympton Fire K9 Wilden (pronounced: WILD-IN) and his handler, Captain Cheryl Davis, with a citation in recognition...

Statement from Professor Sir Hilary Beckles: Caribbean Response to the Netherlands Apology for Slavery

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The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, and Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations...

Repair of Magistrates Court’s High Street building will not meet December deadline; March 2023...

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The December 2022 completion date for repairing the St. John’s Magistrates Court building on High Street will not be met, despite the Government’s announcement months ago. Cabinet...

Rotted boardwalk between Redcliffe and Heritage Quays is cordoned off – over a year...

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Members of the public and Alister Thomas, the United Progressive Party’s Candidate for St. John’s City West, are expressing concern about the boardwalk between...

“Leave The Rasco People Alone” -Papa Bird

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"Leave The Rasco People Alone" Papa Bird V.C. Bird was foremost a Pan-Africanist; he had traveled to Kenya and South Africa as part of Commonwealth...

Hundreds of Jobs to be Created with Major Upgrade Coming for Sandals Grande Antigua

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Sandals Grande Antigua is to be expanded, starting in the first quarter of 2023. Highly-placed sources tell ABS News Sandals Resorts International is to add...

LETTER: Airport Authority should immediately remove nonsensical COVID restrictions

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Dear Editor, The COVID protocols in Antigua were removed back in August, yet at the airport persons greeting arriving passengers are still being forced to...

FTX co-founder and ex-chief of hedge fund Alameda Research each pleaded guilty to multiple...

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Two senior executives associated with collapsed crypto exchange FTX have pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges and are cooperating with federal prosecutors, according to unsealed court...

Jolly Beach Resort Open Operators Upbeat on Bookings

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The Jolly Beach Resort reopened to guests as of Monday of this week. Over 100 rooms are ready at this point, following an intensive 8-week...

Brief Suspension of Trade Up Campaign with Confirmed Extension Date

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To our valued customers, Thank you for your support and patronage to those who 'Traded Up' with WIOC this holiday season. Due to the overwhelming...