Saturday, January 3, 2026

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Indian COVID vaccine ‘highly efficacious’ — study

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(AFP) — Covaxin, the first COVID-19 vaccine developed in India, is “highly efficacious” and presents no safety concerns, according to a study published in...

Johnsons Village Man Held in Connection with $120,000 Drug Bust

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A man is currently assisting the police with their investigations, following the seizure of 20 pounds of cannabis at the V.C. Bird International Airport. The Johnsons...

Unemployment situation having a negative impact on constituents’ mental health, says St. Mary’s North...

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Jonathan Joseph, the United Progressive Party (UPP) Candidate for St. Mary’s North, is expressing deep concern for the number of constituents – especially the...

ECCB Governor Says the Bank Will Play a Very Active Role to Help Build...

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Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, says the Bank is committed to support the region’s response to climate change...

CARICOM launches Survey to Assess Youth Development Status in the Region

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Resources and opportunities available for youth development in Region are coming under the microscope as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat launches a Regional Youth Development...

LETTER: To PM Gaston Browne: Please Address Inflation and Job Creation

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Dear Editor, The Prime Minister Honorable Gaston Browne and this ABLP administration should be ashamed of themselves for the state of affairs the less fortunate...

United States Donates Two Field Hospitals to Antigua and Barbuda

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United States Donates Two Field Hospitals to Antigua and Barbuda The United States donated two 40-bed field hospitals to Antigua and Barbuda during a handover...

Former LIAT pilot lashes out on PM Gaston Browne

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The man who has been spearheading the fight on behalf of former LIAT employees owed millions of dollars in pay, has  criticised the actions...

Police Mourns the Loss of Female Police Constable Alesia Nedd-Robertson

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The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are mourning the passing of Female Police Constable, #515 Alesia Nedd-Robertson. Constable Nedd-Robertson passed away in...

Bars and Clubs will be permitted to open from Monday 15th November

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Bars and Clubs will be permitted to open from Monday 15th November; all customers must be fully vaccinated and must present their photo ID...

10 million dollars cash injection for Social Security

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Cabinet Notes: The Minister of Finance reported that $10,000,000.00 have been dispatched to the Social Security Board to meet their obligations for the months of...

5K fine for private sector businesses with unvaccinated employees

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Cabinet Notes: A discussion regarding the private sector and enforcement of the Covid 19 mandates followed, applicable to businesses with 5 or more workers.   There was...

CABINET NOTES of Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday, November 10, 2021   The Cabinet began its weekly gathering at about 10:30 am and ended its meeting at 3:45...