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Police capture Delano Forbes

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The man wanted in connection with the death of Wilfred "Bongo" Williams of Swetes is now in police custody. Delano Forbes also of Swetes was...

Joseph elected to serve on the Bureau of the UN Environment Assembly

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Molwyn Joseph, Minister for Health and the Environment, has been elected to serve on the Bureau of the United Nations Environment Assembly – the world's...

‘Much too high’ – Opposition promises to slash fuel prices (VIDEO)

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The main opposition United Progressive Party said it will “slash” fuel prices within two weeks of returning to office. UPP leader Harold Lovell made that...

Romania seeks local support for UN Security Council seat, offers 20 scholarships

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Students from across the island of Antigua and Barbuda stand to benefit from 20 full scholarships which the Government of Romania will make available...

Man accused of stealing livestock to appear in court

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(PRESS RELEASE) Leon Jarvis, 29 of Swetes is due before the Court this week, charged with Praedial larceny and larceny of livestock. He is accused of...

Several injured while fleeing Martin’s Village armed robbery

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Several people were injured on Friday night as they ran for cover during an armed robbery in Martin's Village, close to Jarvis Auto Parts. According...

CDB approves funding to improve disaster resilience in health, education in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced funding to improve disaster resilience in Antigua and Barbuda’s health and education sectors. The Bank’s Board of Directors...

Men caught breaking into Potters supermarket

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Two men are in police custody after they were caught breaking into the J and Gen Supermarket in Potters. Lawmen responded to a report about...

Criminals renting guns is big business-police

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Criminals in Antigua and Barbuda rent guns to their counterparts and share in the spoils, according to police intelligence. The top cop, Wendel Robinson, said...

Economist agrees with opposition on reduction of fuel prices

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Economist Petra Williams said, in order to drive consumer spending and boost economic growth, the government should lower fuel prices, an issue raised in...

SJDC chairman says cruise visitors spending less these days

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Chairman of the St John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) Bernard Percival has said tourists visiting Antigua and Barbuda’s shores on cruises are not spending as...

DOMINICA-Legal move to declare Opposition Leader bankrupt

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Legal moves are underway to declare Opposition Leader Lennox Linton, bankrupt, which could result in his removal from the Dominica parliament. Chartered accountant, Kieron Pinard-Byrne,...

Central bank warns of counterfeit currency in circulation

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The St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is urging the public in the sub-regional countries to be aware of counterfeit currency as they...