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UPP Political Leader Congratulates BPM on Council Elections Victory
Harold Lovell, the Political Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), congratulates the Barbuda People’s Movement on its sweeping victory at the polls on...
Germany reports more AstraZeneca clot cases
The German state of Berlin has again suspended the use of AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine for those aged under 60 due to new reports of...
The Antigua State College Forms Student Council
By Charminae George
In November 2020, the Antigua State College Student Council was created.
The council executive, a four-member delegation, consists of President Deborah Bryan, Vice...
Tourism in Antigua and Barbuda Is Sending COVID Skyrocketing
By Kiernan Dunlop
BLOOMBERG: On a clear day in Antigua, Uriah Gregory, 43, pulls his taxi van over in front of a guest house painted in bright...
Canada suspends AstraZeneca vaccine in people under 55
Canada’s vaccine advisory committee is recommending immediately suspending the use of the AstraZeneca-Oxford COVID-19 vaccine in Canadians under 55 following reports of rare but...
BPM wins all seats in council elections
The Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM) has won all seats in the Barbuda Council elections.
The winning BPM candidates are:
Nico Antonio
Melanie Beazer
Wayde Burton.
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Here’s what Michael Browne has been up to lately
Embattled former Education Minister Michael Browne appears to have found new joy as a radio host.
For the last several weeks he has been hosting...
PM says his wife has significant assets at her age
Prime Minister Gaston Browne said his wife Maria Browne and other Cabinet colleagues were all accomplished, so they do not need to steal from...
Active COVID-19 cases fall below 300, no new cases
(Dashboard Update for March 29, 2021)
The Ministry of Health, Wellness has not received any new results from the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC)...
Notice: All tourism accommodations MUST be inspected and certified to operate in the current...
PUBLIC NOTICE:
“The Ministry of Tourism and Investment would like to advise all small and large property owners that ALL tourism accommodations MUST be inspected...
Notice: Select Committee to Meet on Hemp Bill and Judge Alone Trials
The Select Committee will meet on Thursday 1st April to discuss the Hemp Bill of 2021 and the Criminal Proceedings (Trial by Judge alone)...
Canada helps 6 Caribbean countries fight COVID
The Government of Canada announced it would contribute CAN$1,200,000 (approximately USD$950,000) to support the efforts of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) against COVID-19...
Ending Royal Racism; The Republic and Reparations
Royalty, Racism, Republicanism & Reparation: Preparing for the 60th Anniversary of Nationhood in the CARICOM Region was the theme of the virtual Vice-Chancellor’s Forum...