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Eight new cases of COVID-19
(Dashboard Update for September 2, 2021)
The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Sir Lester Bird...
Man found dead in Freetown
Police Investigate Sudden Death of Freetown Man
The body of 44yrs old Kwayana James, aka "Gucci" was discovered dead inside his home at Freetown on...
Barbuda Records First COVID-19 Death
Announcement of Covid-19 related death in Barbuda
The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment regrettably announces that the sister island of Barbuda recorded its...
BREAKING: Serpent tests positive for COVID-19
Observer News announced a short while ago that owner and opposition politician Algernon Serpent Watts has tested positive for COVID-19.
They made this announcement on...
Body found in All Saints
Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police, Inspector Frankie Thomas says the body of a 79-year-old woman was found inside her home in the latter stage...
Man, 60, dies after contracting COVID-19
Announcement of COVID-19 Related Death*
Statement on behalf of Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre _(SLBMC)_
Dr. Albert Duncan, SLBMC Medical Director said:
We can confirm that sadly,...
The Wally Browne farm- a family tradition
1st September 2021
The Wally Browne Farm- a family tradition
Enroute to Bethesda village, the Wally Browne Farm spans on fifty-five
(55) acres of land.
This generational business...
No change in COVID-19 restrictions
Amid rumors that "no movement days" were to be announced by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, the Cabinet said today that all measures announced last...
Father says nothing prepared him for the discovery of his daughter’s lifeless body
Neither his training nor years of military service could have muted the pain Major Alando Michael felt when he discovered his daughter’s lifeless body.
“It...
CABINET NOTES of Wednesday, 1 September 2021
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday, 1 September 2021
Cabinet convened at 10:00 am and ended its sitting at 5:15 pm, all members participating, four...
9 pounds of cannabis seized, no arrests
The Police and Customs Anti-narcotics Units continue to stem the flow of illegal drugs entering the country.
On Tuesday 31st August, both law enforcement agencies...
Poultry farmers defend increase in the cost of eggs
PRESS RELEASE FROM Antigua and Barbuda POULTRY FARMERS ASSOCIATION
Several months ago, the Antigua & Barbuda Poultry Farmers Association commenced dialogue with the Ministry of Agriculture,...
ECAB acquisition of assets in Bank of Nova Scotia
DEAR EDITOR:
The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has been consistent in his behaviour and policies when it comes to his country and its...