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2020’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Now Using Greek Alphabet For Only the Second Time

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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season used up its entire names list and has begun using the Greek alphabet for the rest of the season's...

New 50% tax on paint will have ‘crushing’ effect says businessman

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Jason Holowchak — co-owner of North Coast Hardware:  The freedom and variety we enjoy in Antigua's paint marketplace not only provides high-quality brands to you...

Antigua & Barbuda Under Excess Heat Warning

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Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested Excess Heat Warning Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 9:15 AM Friday 18 September 2020 …Excess Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda...

Dancehall Artiste Jay Abnormal Enjoying A Trail Blazing 2020 Despite Covid-19

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Local Dancehall artiste, Jay Abnormal is having a trail-blazing year so far, despite the global setbacks of the COVID-19 outbreak.  His career has been...

FULL LETTER: Asot Michael Asks Joanne Walsh To Recuse Herself

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Attorney for Member of Parliament Asot Michael, Hugh Marhsall Jr, has asked Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh to recuse herself from his case. In a letter...

Indonesians caught without a mask forced to dig graves for Covid-19 victims

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(CNN)Villagers who refuse to wear masks are being forced to dig graves for victims of Covid-19 by local authorities in one part of rural Indonesia, in...

FEATURE: Suicide Prevention In Antigua And Barbuda, Mental Health Disorder

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By Sharon Adams Suicide is not always planned; it can be impulsive. Mental health disorders such as Bipolar disorder, Schizophrenia and Depression can result in...

Local produce for PM Browne

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A basket of locally grown produce was recently presented to Prime Minister Gaston Browne by the staff of the Agricultural Extension Division. The staff made...

APUA’s $168M loan needs parliamentary approval

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The $168 million loan which APUA has negotiated with a local bank has hit a snag; the bank wants the government, which is guaranteeing...

Caribbean Countries Record 50 Per cent Decline in Visitor Arrivals

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Caribbean countries have recorded a 50 per cent decline in tourist arrivals up to the month of June this year, a senior official of...

UPP Replaces Michael Burton With Franz Defreitas In City South

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The United Progressive Party is pleased to present Franz C. deFreitas as its Candidate-Elect for the constituency of St. John’s City South, replacing Michael...

Lawyer For Asot Michael Asks Chief Magistrate To Recuse Herself

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Attorney for Member of Parliament Asot Michael, Hugh Marhsall Jr, has asked Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh to recuse herself from his case. In a letter...

Lone Covid-19 Patient Recovers In Antigua

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The most recent reports received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Mount St. John’s Medical Center and the Caribbean...