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OceanGate Announces the Loss of CEO and Four Explorers in Devastating Incident
SOURCE: Ocean Gate - OceanGate, in a solemn statement, has declared that CEO Stockton Rush, Shahzada Dawood and his son Suleman Dawood, Hamish Harding,...
Father who allegedly attacked principal pleads not guilty
A man has pleaded not guilty in the case of an alleged assault on the principal of Mary E. Piggott Primary School.
The incident took...
Bret Approaching Barbados, Lesser Antilles Bracing for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds
SOURCE: NOAA - Tropical Storm Bret is rapidly approaching Barbados, with heavy rainfall and strong winds expected to impact portions of the Lesser Antilles...
Antigua and Barbuda’s Water Distribution to Be Upgraded, APUA promises
The government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) are working towards improving the distribution of water starting this month.
APUA...
St. Kitts & Nevis: Second Disbursement of CBI Dividend Has Begun
The second disbursement of CBI Dividend Payments began yesterday (June 21, 2023) and subsequent batches are to follow.
Account information provided from the first disbursement...
Tropical Depression Four Moves West-Northwestward in the Central Atlantic
SOURCE: NOAA - Tropical Depression Four is currently situated in the tropical central Atlantic and is tracking west-northwestward.
As of 1100 AM AST, the depression's...
Bret Approaching Lesser Antilles with Strong Winds and Heavy Rain
SOURCE: NOAA - Tropical Storm Bret is heading towards the Lesser Antilles and is expected to bring powerful winds and heavy rainfall to parts...
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.
The...
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...