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PM Browne wins defamation case against Dr. Isaac Newton at Court of Appeal
This appeal was heard on 20th October, 2021 before Her Ladyship, The Hon. Mde. Louise Esther Blenman, Justice of Appeal, His Lordship.
The Hon. Mr....
Barbados passport still highest ranked in region; Antigua shares 30th spot with T&T
The Barbados passport has inched up one spot on the ranking of the world’s passports, remaining the highest-ranked in the Caribbean.
With a visa-free score...
Mary John Supporter Begs Public To Help With Her Legal Expenses
POINTE XPRESS: David Boyd, a Canadian supporter of self-proclaimed social activist Mary John, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help with her legal troubles.
John...
Cabinet confirms amnesty for non-nationals
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda confirmed today that it will grant an amnesty to to illegal immigrants.
"The Cabinet will also shortly approach the...
LETTER: Filthy Site In The Buckley’s/Montrula Area
Dear Editor,
I am writing this email to express my absolute disgust with how the people of Buckley's/Muntrula keeps a particular area of the village...
CMO announces standardized program for those who are infected by the Covid variants
Cabinet Notes:
The CMO and her Deputy announced a standardized program for those who are infected by the Covid variants.
Persons who are positive for COVID-19...
One million dollars for for Social Security to help pay pensioners
Cabinet notes
Social Security will be provided $1,000,000 to enable it to meet its obligation before 31 January.
The Government will also focus upon the construction...
Government promises to do more to solve water problem
Cabinet Notes:
The Prime Minister welcomed the members back after a three-week holiday break. He noted that the economy grew by 4.2 percent in 2021...
Cabinet: No shutdowns, no curfews and all vessels scheduled to arrive Antigua will be...
Cabinet Notes:
The Cabinet agreed that there will be no shutdowns, no curfews and all vessels scheduled to arrive Antigua will be allowed to dock.
The...
CABINET NOTES: JAN 12, 2022
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda convened virtually, for more than seven hours.
The Prime Minister...
Omicron less severe than Delta but still poses danger for unvaccinated: WHO
(Reuters) – The highly infectious Omicron coronavirus variant causes less severe disease than the Delta strain but it remains a “dangerous virus”, particularly for...
InterCaribbean Airways looks set to replace LIAT in Caribbean Skies
InterCaribbean Airways looks set to replace its bankrupt rival LIAT, as the Caribbean aviation industry limps back to normalcy.
The Turks and Caicos Islands-based InterCaribbean...
Hospitalizations increase to 9 as Antigua logs 45 new COVID-19 cases
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment revealed forty-five (45) new laboratory confirmed COVID-19 cases in Antigua...