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CABINET NOTES: February 3, 2021

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CABINET OF WEDNESDAY February 3 2021 The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda met for many hours today, both face-to-face and virtually; seven members met in...

All gyms closed with immediate effect

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Following today’s meeting of the Cabinet, a decision has been taken that all gyms should close with immediate effect. More to come.

Press Statement from the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda

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JOHN’S, Antigua and Barbuda –The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda during its weekly meeting held on Wednesday, 3rdFebruary 2021 under the chairmanship of...

Schools to close for two weeks, possibly longer

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All schools will close with immediate effect and move to remote learning.

Baby Kairo Receives Medical Emergency Funding From Calvin Ayre Foundation

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One grateful family is now moving forward with hope upon learning that they would receive a donation for their two-week old son, Kairo Spencer’s,...

CIBC Halts $797 Million Caribbean Sale as Regulators Reject Deal

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce said its planned $797 million sale of a stake in its Caribbean unit won’t proceed after regulators rejected the...

COVID exposure forces closure of KGK Kitchen

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COVID exposure forces closure of KGK Kitchen

Cultural Icon Oscar Mason left an indelible mark on music in Antigua and Barbuda

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Antigua News Room has been reliably informed that well known musician Tyrone Mason has died. The Department of Culture released the following statement in light...

Why does majority of the samples processed by MSJMC return with negative results?

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Question: Why does majority of the samples processed by Mount St. John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) return with negative results? Answer: The demographic of people being tested at...

Parent of SDA Primary School student tests positive for COVID-19

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Dear Parents and Guardians: In a proactive move, the SDA Primary and Secondary Schools will close for the rest of the week-- from Tuesday, February...

ACB Thames Street branch closes due to possible COVID-19 exposure

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The Management of the Antigua Commercial Bank has announced that one of their branches will remain closed today Wednesday. This decision has been made as...

PM School sends students back home; calls emergency meeting

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Princess Margaret School has called for school buses to return to the school to take students back home. ANR understands that an emergency meeting of...

Saint Lucia returns to COVID-19 state of emergency, curfew announced

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Saint Lucia will go back to a state of emergency effective Wednesday, February 3, 2021. Prime Minister Allen Chastanet made the announcement Tuesday, saying the...