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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...
Alfa Nero Funds Disbursement Delayed Pending Court Decision
Eric Schmidt, the former Google executive, has been announced as the new owner of the Alfa Nero superyacht after bidding the highest amount of...
Taskforce to Coordinate International Funding for Climate Change Projects
CABINET NOTES:
To manage projects funded by international agencies related to global climate change, the Cabinet has formed a Taskforce comprising officials from the Ministries...
Antigua and Barbuda Expands Ties with Saudi Arabia, Eyes Caribbean Development Fund
The Cabinet held a zoom meeting with Sheik Rafik of Saudi Arabia to discuss the establishment of a Caribbean Development Fund.
Antigua and Barbuda seeks...
Cabinet Pushes for Air Connectivity Between West Africa and Antigua, LIAT 2020 Ltd. in...
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet has decided to continue its efforts to establish an air bridge with West Africa.
The government aims to collaborate with Air Peace,...
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 28 June 2023
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 28 June 2023
The Cabinet began its sitting with a prayer and immediately thereafter moved to a discussion on the...
Khyean Phillip Faces Charges for Targeting Car Hubcaps
Khyean Phillip was caught on camera stealing hubcaps from a woman's car in a supermarket parking lot.
The incident occurred a month ago when the...