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CARICOM Mourns Passing Of Vaughn Walter

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The news of the sudden passing of Mr. Vaughn Walter MBE, Director of Culture of Antigua and Barbuda, has filled the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)...

Solid Waste Authority Launches New Hotline Number To Report Litter Bugs

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The National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSMWA) today announced the launch of its new hotline number that members of the general public can contact...

APUA Seeks To Secure $30 Million Loan To Refurbish Water Network

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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) plans to secure a loan for $30 million in an effort to refurbish its damaged water network. According to...

No Official Funeral For The Late Vaughn Walter

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The Government has decided against granting the late Director of Culture, Vaughn Walter, a state or official funeral. According to Cabinet spokesman Melford Nicholas, Walter...

By-Elections To Be Held On Barbuda Following Death Of Councillor

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A December 30th by-election will be held on Barbuda to following the death of Freeston Thomas. Thomas was part of the victorious BPM team in...

New Care Project Facility Could Be Named After Late Resident

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The possibility exists that the new Purpose Built CARE Project facility will be named after the late Kevorn "Grand Master" Ettiene, who was laid...

Trinidad Company Wants To Build Affordable Homes In Antigua

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A team of home builders from Trinidad have been asked to provide more details about their interest in building houses, using an advanced method...

Antigua Rejects Palm Trees From Suriname

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The Government of Antigua & Barbuda has rejected an offer from Suriname to provide thousands of palm seedlings and saplings to the state. The government...

Term limits for Prime Ministers – unlikely and maybe unnecessary

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By Sir Ronald Sanders (The writer is Ambassador of Antigua and Barbuda to the United States and the Organization of American States.  He is also a...

PM Meets With Pensioners Association

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 The Head of the Pensioners’ Association and his Deputy requested an audience with Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The Pensioners’ Association’s leader wrote to PM...

VACANCY NOTICE: National Coordinator (GEF-SGP) Antigua

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VACANCY NOTICE   National Coordinator (GEF-SGP) Antigua   The United Nations Development Programme Barbados and the OECS invites applications from Suitably Qualified Nationals of Antigua & Barbuda and...

Elderly Man Drowns In Barbuda

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Daryl Bell, a 71-year-old visitor to Barbuda has died by apparent drowning. It is reported that Bell experienced difficulty with his snorkeling gear. While attempting to...

First Barbuda Plant Fair Hosted

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A small but attentive and inquisitive crowd gathered at the Holy Trinity Primary School on Thursday 21st November for the first ever Barbuda Plant...