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More than 200 former Stanford employees write to PM about their money

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been called upon to do more to resolve the near decade-long issue of outstanding payments to former Stanford employees. In...

Backhoe knocks out telecoms services to Gunthropes

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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority Telecommunications Business Unit says customers residing and operating in the western portion of Gunthropes will not have service until damaged cables...

10k reward for “vampire killer” recapture

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The police have increased the reward offered for credible information that can lead to the successful recapture of triple murder accused, Delano Forbes, from $5,000...

PM promises a reduction in electricity bills in new term

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has kicked off the 2018 election campaign with a promise to reduce the cost of electricity to consumers. He told a public...

Dean Jonas says winning will be like taking candy from a baby

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Antigua Barbuda Labour Party candidate for St. George Dean Jonas has said that winning the March 21 general election will be as easy as taking...

Man fined for beating primary school students

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A man was fined $350 in the Magistrate Court after he pleaded guilty to battery on two primary school students.   Thirty-three-year-old Modesto Cedano struck the...

Local Hoteliers Report “Best” Hotel Season in Years

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Hoteliers are reporting one of the best winter seasons in recent years. According to Gary Randall, Owner of the Blue Waters Hotel, “this winter season...

Gaston Browne returned unopposed as ABLP leader

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Gaston Browne was, today, returned unopposed as leader of the Antigua Barbuda Labour Party at its National Convention at the Multipurpose Cultural Centre. "The movement...

Too late to register for March 21 elections-officials

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Supervisor of Elections Lorna Simon has said that people who have not yet registered to vote cannot be added to the list for the...

Opposition says early election signals a failed government

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In immediate response to the election date, United Progressive Party leader Harold Lovell has said that its one year early because "things are not...

Prime Minister Gaston Browne announces date for general election

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Antiguans will go to the poll on March 21 Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced at a campaign event of his party tonight. Parliament will...

Health officials warn against dangerous flu season

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This year’s influenza outbreak has been terrifying. In the United States alone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that this year’s flu season...

Candidate denies allegations of fraud, racism

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United Progressive Party candidate for the St. John's Rural North constituency Dr. McChesney Emanuel has labeled as "false and libelous" statements that he is...