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Cabinet doubles down; Tells Dr. Lester Simon to stay in his lane
The Cabinet strongly disagrees with the doctor who publicly stated that the imported infections came from visiting tourists, and not from the returning nationals...
Owner of popular bar fined for having social gathering
The owner of the popular Dre’s Bar on Kentish Road has been fined $500 for having a social gathering with scores of people in...
The Caribbean should support ecocide as an international crime
Small island states and countries with low-lying coast are the victims of ecocide.
A draft law, unveiled on June 22, defines ecocide as “unlawful or...
Tropical Storm Elsa – 5 p.m. update
SUMMARY OF 500 PM AST…2100 UTC…INFORMATION
LOCATION…11.2N 53.8W
ABOUT 410 MI…660 KM ESE OF BARBADOS
ABOUT 520 MI…835 KM ESE OF ST. VINCENT
MAXIMUM...
PAHO Director reassures countries that COVID-19 vaccines are effective despite variants of concern
Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne provided reassurance about the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines despite circulation in the Americas of new variants...
Crystal Cancels Antigua, St. Maarten Cruises on Crystal Symphony
Crystal Cruises has cancelled its recently-announced Caribbean cruises from Antigua and St. Maarten, according to a statement released by the line.
The sailings -- which were...
Elsa Strengthens As It Races Toward The Windward Islands
ABOUT 680 MI…1095 KM ESE OF THE WINDWARD ISLANDS
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for…
* Barbados
* Martinique
*...
Government offers scholarship to son of late Althea Henry
Cabinet Notes: The Cabinet agreed to make a contribution towards the burial of Ms. Cynthia Henry who was killed by a violent male.
The Cabinet...
More chances to win $5000 as vaccine raffle extended to eight weeks
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet has agreed to extend the weekly raffle by 8 weeks or through to the end of August 2021.
Each week, during the...
Cabinet disagrees with Doctor that tourists are main COVID spreaders
CABINET NOTES:
The Cabinet strongly disagrees with the doctor who publicly stated that the imported infections came from visiting tourists, and not from the returning...
Consumer Affairs Alerts Residents To Tainted Shrimp, And Advises Those Who Might Have The...
After conducting investigations at supermarkets and grocery shops, the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division says it is “satisfied enough” to state that frozen shrimp...
Shipwreck discovered may be 18th century French naval ship Beaumont, which was used in...
Archaeologists in Antigua have uncovered what they believe to be the shipwreck of a 18th-century French warship that was used by American colonists in...