Thursday, January 29, 2026

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Man to be sentenced after pleading guilty to illegal gun possession

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A 25-year-old man will be sentenced on Friday after admitting to unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition, while charges against his two co-accused...

Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant Issues Delay Water Distribution in Several Areas

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (Jan. 28, 2026) — Water distribution from the Crabbs Reverse Osmosis Plant has been delayed following unforeseen operational issues that emerged...

UWI Five Islands to Host Public Lecture on Digital Privacy

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UWI Five Islands to Host Public Lecture on Digital Privacy The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus will host a public...

Food handlers urged to register for upcoming training sessions

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The Ministry of Health, through the Central Board of Health (CBH), has announced new Food Handlers’ Training sessions scheduled for March, urging all food...

Metropolitan University Celebrates Graduation & White Coat Ceremony

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Metropolitan University College of Medicine proudly hosted its Graduation and White Coat Ceremony on January 24th, 2026, at the Royalton Antigua Resort on Five Islands,...

LETTER: Delayed Maternity Benefits: When Contributions Are Timely but Support Is Not

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For many working women, maternity leave is meant to be a protected period — one where financial support helps ease the transition into motherhood....

Family files wrongful death claim over prisoner’s death in custody

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A wrongful death claim has been filed against the government by the family of Chinlee Robinson, who died in custody at His Majesty’s Prison...

Directorate of Gender Affairs Opens Nominations for International Women’s Day 2026 Spotlight Series

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The Directorate of Gender Affairs (DoGA) has opened nominations for its International Women’s Day 2026: Spotlight Series, celebrating women whose service and generosity are...

COMMENTARY: Lessons from Life’s Parable

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By Dr. Isaac Newton Let me offer this as a parable. There was once a builder who labored quietly at the edge of a great project....

Families of 2 Trinidadian nationals killed in strikes sue Trump administration

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BBC- The families of two Trinidadian men killed in a US strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat have filed a lawsuit against the American...

VIDEO: The government is not ignoring pipe replacement, Minister says

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Nicholas Says Pipe Replacement Ongoing but Water Production Must Be Addressed First Utilities Minister Melford Nicholas says the government is not ignoring the replacement of...

VIDEO: APUA to Take Responsibility for Road Reinstatement by June, Utilities Minister Says

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APUA to Take Responsibility for Road Reinstatement by June, Utilities Minister Says The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) will assume responsibility for reinstating roads following...

Tevin Willock Sentenced to Seven Months’ Imprisonment for escaping custody

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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA & BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications-STRATCOM MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tevin Willock Sentenced to Seven Months’ Imprisonment St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Wednesday,...