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France seizes $120 million super-yacht owned by Russian oligarch
French authorities announced Thursday that they seized a yacht owned by Russian energy oligarch Igor Sechin.
The yacht, Amore Vero, is valued at $120 million.
Sechin was placed...
Alleged protest organisers plead not guilty, first witness takes the stand
The trial has finally begun for two women charged with organising the infamous ‘Freedom Fighters’ protest last August.
Donette Simon of Tindale Road and Shenel...
APUA says Reverse Osmosis plants are being maintained following accusations from UPP
The Cabinet invited the APUA Water Manager to its meeting, in order to provide timelines, to answer questions about the quantum of resources required,...
Adult men allegedly gang raped young girl
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet was informed of the rape of a young girl by a group of adult males.
All the agencies of the Government within...
Cabinet agrees to give Jamal Pringle land to settle debt
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet received a request from Mr. Jamale Pringle to provide him with a portion of crown land in partial satisfaction of a...
Cabinet intends to make mask wearing optional
CABINET NOTES:
Cabinet held a discussion on Covid-19 and the mandates and protocols that have been guiding Government’s policy, since March 2020.
The mandate requiring all...
CABINET NOTES for March 2, 2022
The Cabinet met face-to-face, all members present.
1. Cabinet held a discussion on Covid-19 and the mandates and protocols that have been guiding Government’s policy,...
2 new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua and Barbuda
(Dashboard Update for March 2, 2022)
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed two (2) new laboratory...
Alex Browne reminds the authorities that beach access is a legal right and no...
Alex Browne, the United Progressive Party (UPP) Candidate for St. Phillip’s North, is concerned about free access to beaches in the area.
This issue of...
Lewis calls for reporting on E-book payments and asks why BoE continues to pay...
Senator Richard Lewis is again asking questions about the E-book programme – including whether a new contract has been signed, since the Board of...
Conflict In Eastern Europe Could Negatively Impact Global Food Security, Warns IlCA Director General
The Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Manuel Otero, expressed his concern regarding the situation in Eastern Europe and...
Electoral Commission saddened by the sudden passing of Principal Dinson Parker
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission is saddened by the sudden passing of Mr. Dinson Parker.
Over the years, Mr. Parker, as part of his...
Antigua and Barbuda votes in support of UN resolution calling for immediate withdrawal of...
Antigua and Barbuda is among the 141 of the 193 members states of the United Nations that voted overwhelmingly for a resolution deploring Russia’s invasion...