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CABINET NOTES: Wednesday 23rd March 2022

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Summary of the Meeting of the Cabinet Held on Wednesday 23rd March 2022     Cabinet convened at about 10:30 with two members joining via virtual means.   As is...

Prince William expresses ‘profound sorrow’ over slavery in Jamaica speech

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(CNN)Prince William has condemned slavery as "abhorrent" and said "it should never have happened" in a speech in Jamaica on Wednesday night. Speaking at a...

Transfer of beach land to King Shortshirt threatens livelihood of family members who have...

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Transfer of beach land to King Shortshirt threatens livelihood of family members who have operated there for 30 years The land recently transferred to the...

Consultation with Stakeholders a Missing but Necessary Element in Maternity Leave Extension

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The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) commends the government of Antigua and Barbuda for harmonizing its legislation on maternity leave with Article 4...

Lawmen threaten to arrest attorney and his client for allegedly obstructing justice

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OBSERVER Newsco: The police have threatened to arrest and charge attorney Wendel Robinson and one of his clients, whom they claim are obstructing their...

Official handover ceremony of the new systems at the Ffryes Beach Reverse Osmosis Plant

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HON. SAMANTHA MARHSALL SAID: "At the official handover ceremony of the new systems at the Ffryes Beach Reverse Osmosis Plant.   I thank the Government and People...

Hospital Opens Doors to More Visitors as COVID-19 Cases Decline

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Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC) is opening its doors to more visitors, thanks to a drop in hospitalizations, increasing immunity from COVID-19 vaccinations...

Man shot by police in stable condition

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Man in Stable  Condition after being shot by Police   Investigations are ongoing into an incident, where 23 year Ajante Browne of Swetes was shot by...

The Antigua Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra And The Kanneh-Masons Playing To Inspire 4 Concert

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 Following a pandemic enforced pause of two years, the Antigua and Barbuda Youth Symphony Orchestra (ABYSO) and the Kanneh-Masons are proud to announce the...

Weekend vaccination drive resumes on Saturday; PRO encourages residents to turn out before vaccines...

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UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment in collaboration with the American University of Antigua postponed the COVID-19 vaccination...

Antigua calls for OECS response to EU stance on citizenship programmes

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SOURCE :LOOP "We have to see it as a threat and we must stay ahead of this threat”. That declaration came from Antigua and...

Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital Receives Donation of Toiletries from Youth Activists

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— Patients at Clarevue Hospital received a timely donation of personal toiletries kits from Progressive Youth, a group of youth activists in Antigua and...

PM Browne confident ABLP will win all 17 seats

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the support of his ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party is overwhelming. He is confident of winning all 17 seats...