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AOSIS Launches “Islands On Alert” Podcast
On Monday 6th September, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) will launch its first podcast, the eight-episode series – Islands on Alert, highlighting...
8 new cases of COVID-19
Dashboard Update for September 6, 2021)
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird...
PM: Strain to pay salaries and wages increases month-by-month
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says it is becoming more difficult to pay salaries and wages.
He says however, salaries and wages for the month of...
BREAKING: Woman, 34, dies after contracting COVID-19
Statement on behalf of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre (SLBMC)
Dr. Albert Duncan,* SLBMC Medical Director said:
We can confirm that sadly, a female patient, age...
BOWEN: UPP will protect your rights to protest
The United Progressive Party spokesman on National Security has made his party's position on protest action clear.
Sherfield Bowen says the UPP will secure the...
Monkey spotted on hiking trail in Antigua
A monkey has been seen by hikers on the hiking trail through the old Bridgetown ruin.
The animal is believed to be a vervet female...
Tanny Rose calls for action in Andrea Hughes case
Seven years after she was killed, political and community activist James Tanny Rose continues to call for justice for Andera Hughes.
In 2014, Hughes was...
UPDATED: Unvaccinated CBH workers hinder COVID enforcement measures
Health Minister Molwyn Joseph announced over the weekend the “unfortunate” news that several Central Board of Health workers are unvaccinated.
He said this was hindering...
ECAB: Quick Reminders regarding the Scotiabank acquisition
Quick Reminders
regarding the Scotiabank acquisition
As we continue to ensure our acquisition of Scotiabank Antigua does not impact our service to you, here are a...
New York TV station features Antigua and Barbuda, keeping Labour Day celebrations alive
WPIX NY Channel 11:
Our area’s Caribbean community has found other ways to celebrate to keep the celebration alive.
New York City’s annual West Indian Day...
Prices for several food items saw major increases in the last 12 months
The Statistics Division, under the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance releases the CPI for July 2021.
Year-on-Year Analysis
The All Items index rose 2.3% for...
INTERPOL Opens Caribbean Office to Fight Transnational Organized Crime
INTERPOL and the Government of Barbados have signed an agreement to open an INTERPOL liaison office aimed at strengthening Caribbean police cooperation and security.
Representing...
Coast Guard Seizes $51 Million In Cocaine In Drug Bust Off BVI
The U.S. Coast Guard seized $51 million of cocaine in an at-sea drug bust near the coast of Anegada, British Virgin Islands. The Coast...