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Antigua’s Information Minister staying out of Choksi fray

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The Cabinet held a brief discussion on the Choksi matter, on the investigation into his claim of abduction, and the decisions rendered thus far...

Carson Matthew Jr sentenced to 1 year in prison for breaking and larceny

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Twenty-four-year-old Carson Matthew Jr of Fort Road was sentenced to one year in prison for breaking into a house in Point on December 30,...

PM Browne hints at early elections, says Lovell is past his “sell-by-date”

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne sent another hint that general elections will be called sooner than constitutionally due.   During a tour of St. John’s City East...

Cabinet Notes Of June 9, 2021

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HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday, June 9, 2021 The Cabinet met both face-to-face and virtually, all members participating. The practice of inviting experts to...

Officials Report Satisfactory Start to the 2021 Grade Six National Assessment

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Officials within the Measurement and Evaluation Unit of the Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries are reporting a satisfactory start to the 2021...

NOTICE: Road Closure – Sir Sydney Walling Highway

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Ongoing road works will result in a one day road closure on a section of  Sir Sydney Walling Highway on the Weekend. Site maps for established...

Alex Feng Denied Bail

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Bail has been denied for Tianzhao Alex Feng, the Chinese born man charged with arson of the XPZ Supermarket. Magistrate Conliffe Clarke denied bail to...

Dominica PM terms Mehul Choksi ‘Indian citizen’, says courts will decide on fugitive’s future

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Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit termed fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi as an “Indian citizen” and stated that the courts will decide what happens to...

Controlling COVID-19 in region will take years if slow pace of vaccination continues, PAHO...

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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne called attention to the slow rate of COVID-19 vaccination in Latin America and the Caribbean...

Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John’s Medical Centre Announces New Board of Directors

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Sir Lester Bird Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (SLBMSJMC) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors which includes Glentis Goodwin as the...

Antigua & Barbuda To Receive 16,800 Doses of the Astra Zeneca Vaccine Today

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Today, 16,800 doses of the Astra Zeneca vaccine will arrive in Antigua and Barbuda. According to the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, “These...

Father, 34, who nearly died with coronavirus challenges conspiracy theorists from his hospital bed

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Graham Horsfall was told by medics he had just a 16% chance of survival and is still barely able to walk after months in...

Cruise ships set to return to Antigua next month

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The first cruise ship laden with passengers is just six weeks away from docking in Antigua. The ultra luxurious Seabourn Odyssey – which has 229...