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New Alfa Nero Auction on the Horizon
The government is contemplating auctioning the Alfa Nero, a 267ft superyacht causing them significant trouble, docked in Falmouth Harbour for over two years.
Despite legal...
Woman Fires 6 shots from Licensed Firearm as Ex-Boyfriend Attacks her Current Partner
Source: Real News Antigua-A Montrulla woman apparently was forced to discharge several rounds from her licensed firearm, after her ex-boyfriend violated a restraining order...
Antigua and Barbuda Enforces 17% ABST Rate on All Hotel Accommodations, Even Pre-Booked Stays
The Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) rate for hotel accommodation has increased from 14% to 17% starting January 1st, 2024, according to amendments...
Lennox Weston: Am I the only one outraged?
By Lennox Weston
I read the papers just before Christmas and a simple short story of a young woman, age 20 years going to SLBMC...
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Government Allocates EC$500,000 to National Housing for Indigent Home Assistance Project (HAPI) Management
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet was persuaded that the Home Assistance Project for the Indigent (HAPI) has been a shining example of rescuing those indigent families...
More than 50 Heads of Government and Heads of State will participate in SIDS...
The 4th United Nations Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference that will be held here in Antigua, in five months, continues to command the...
Trinidad firm already on-site in Antigua, actively engaged in the construction of two Reverse...
Antigua's Cabinet Approves Plans for Reverse Osmosis Plant to Address Growing Water Demands
In response to the expanding University of the West Indies (UWI) Five...
Antigua Cabinet Ends Discretionary Waivers on Duty, ABST, RRC, and Environmental Levy for Imported...
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet affirmed its decision to discontinue discretionary waivers on the forgiveness of Duty, ABST, Revenue Recovery Charge (RRC), and the Environmental...
Flow’s Bring the Joy Christmas Promotion – TV Winners
Congratulations to Hilroy, Samuel, and Veronica, the lucky winners of brand-new 55” Smart TVs! They paid their bills in full and on time as...
Quick Fire Department Action Prevents Tragedy in Cassada Gardens Apartment Fire
A timely intervention by the fire department prevented a recent apartment fire in Cassada Gardens, where more than 12 individuals lived, from escalating. The...
Controversial Video Surfaces: Teacher’s Physical Discipline Sparks Debate on School Discipline Practices
NB- The video goes against YouTube's Community Standards and so we've decided against posting it.
A contentious video is circulating, depicting a teacher physically disciplining...
Antigua and Barbuda to Reimpose Sales Tax on Tours and Attractions from June 1
The Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) will be reinstated on tours, excursions, and attractions, effective June 1, 2024, as per the Inland Revenue...