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Public official accused of rape granted $15K bail

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WARNING: The Sexual Offences Act prohibits naming any individual accused of the offences mentioned in in this article until and unless the individual is...

COMMENTARY: The Haitian people: sadly and badly in need of a champion

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By Sir Ronald Sanders  Human rights and constitutional violations in Haiti have been ignored for too long by the Organization of American States (OAS). The Caribbean...

PAHO urges public health measures important as holiday season starts

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Holiday season gatherings and travel involve risks and people should follow guidance of national and local health authorities to make the holidays as safe...

Christmas market cancelled

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The Department of Culture and the CARIFESTA Secretariat has cancelled the Christmas Market originally slated for Dec. 17. “We apologize to all who anticipated and registered...

Experience the Taste of the Leewards in These ‘Once in Royal Naval Cities’

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The Leeward Islands will be one of the largest groups that will be proudly represented in a virtual cooking series that features Caribbean cuisine...

One new case of COVID-19 in Antigua and Barbuda

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Dashboard Update for November 26th 2020) The most recent reports received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Mount St. John’s Medical...

Jonas says it was “a slip of the tongue”

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The Minister of Social Transformation, Human Resource Development and the Blue Economy, the Honourable A. Dean Jonas, is underscoring the fact that in Antigua...

Jonas: I wish to clarify the statements made in the interview

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Press Release: I wish to clarify the statements made in the interview aired on ABS on Wednesday morning. The government of Antigua and Barbuda...

LIAT to charge US$10 for 1st checked bag, US$60 for 2nd back each way

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LIAT has introduced its new baggage policy effective Nov. 30 when it returns to commercial service. While customers will be allowed to carry on a...

DNA: Minister’s comment placed the blame for a sexual offence upon the minor

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On November 25th each year, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Yesterday, the Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs,...

Former Education Minister Michael Browne Granted Bail

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Former Education Minister Michael Browne was moments ago granted bail in the sum of $15,000, $6000 of which he must pay in cash.   The 44...

Education Minister Michael Browne Arrested and Charged

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Information Minister Melford Nicholas has announced that Michael Browne has been arrested and charged. Nicholas says Prime Minister Gaston Browne informed him this morning that...

Smith fined 50k on gun, bullets and cannabis charge

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Tyree Smith of Browne's Avenue, who was jointly charged along with Elijah Ofari Lewis and Mathew Ricordo Edwards of Cashew Hill for Possession of...