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Beloved actor Sidney Poitier dead at 94

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Legendary actor Sidney Poitier, whose 71-year career included iconic roles in the classic Hollywood films “A Raisin in the Sun,” “Guess Who’s Coming to...

Attempted burglar caught on CCTV camera

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A business owner has appealed for assistance in locating this man. The man was caught on CCTV camera trying to break into the business place. Anyone...

Barbados accepts 1-day Rapid PCR tests until further notice

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The Government of Barbados continues to review and update its travel protocols for entry into the country. In the latest update, effective January 7, 2022,...

Country’s oldest citizen, 105, passes away

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Antigua and Barbuda’s oldest citizen has died. 105 year-old Raymond Hughes died yesterday morning at the Infectious Disease Center (IDC) after ailing for a...

Women’s periods may be slightly late after COVID vaccine: study

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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Women vaccinated against COVID-19 saw a slight delay in their period of almost a day compared to those who were unvaccinated,...

Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Cancel Voyages Amid Omicron Scare

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Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line on Wednesday canceled sailings amid rising fears of omicron-related coronavirus infections that have dampened the nascent recovery of...

Squatters in Pigotts given deadline to move

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT It has been brought to the attention of the Development Control Authority (DCA) that a number of dwelling structures are being erected on...
Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador Sir Ronald Sanders

Governments must act urgently to end embarrassing UWI spectacle 

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Governments must act urgently to end embarrassing UWI spectacle  By Sir Ronald Sanders  (The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the US and the OAS.  He...

Cancellations and a slow pace of bookings affecting the hospitality sector

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Many resorts across Antigua and Barbuda are seeing a trend of cancellations which has affected December occupancy and now, January and February booking trends. This...

BREAKING: Omicron confirmed in Antigua and Barbuda

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PRESS RELEASE - SARS CoV-2 Variants of Concern Update - January 6 2022   The Ministry of Health Wellness and the Environment has received confirmation from the...