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PM tells rastas in St. Lucia sorry for century-old attitude towards cannabis
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the prohibition of cannabis less than 100 years ago, was prompted not by altruistic motives or...
Asot Michael taking legal action against online bloggers for defamation
(PRESS RELEASE)
Asot Michael, the Minister of Investment and Trade of Antigua and Barbuda, has announced that he is taking legal action against two convicted...
Barbuda land activists seek action from Commonwealth
Activists are urging Commonwealth leaders meeting in Britain this week to throw their weight behind a campaign to preserve a centuries-old communal land ownership...
British PM apologises to Caribbean leaders over Windrush
Prime Minister Theresa May has apologised to Caribbean leaders over the Windrush generation controversy, at a Downing Street meeting.
She said she was "genuinely sorry"...
Gorbinet repeats as Shark Bait Champ; Fund raises $1.2 million to date
Fifteen-year-old Sebastian Gobinet repeated his performance from last year at the 1.77 mile 14th Annual Shark Bait Swim in a time of 39 minutes...
FULL STATEMENT: Antigua and Barbuda Government Responds To Allegations Made By Online Bloggers
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has exposed two convicted criminals who are now selling themselves as Financial Crime Consultants through internet blog...
Observer Radio host hauled to court during on air hours
Observer Radio’s Voice of the People co-host Nikki Phoenix was detained by police around midday today during the live airing of the programme.
She was...
Red Cross Launches the Cash Transfer Program in Barbuda
(Release)
The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross, with the aid of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, launched a cash delivery...
Government denies online reports about Antigua and Barbuda passports
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda today denied that Member of Parliament Asot Michael travelled with blank Antigua and Barbud passports when he was...
KFC closes its High Street branch
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Man found dead with hands and feet tied
(STRATCOM RELEASE)
Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of Carlton Charles of North Street.
His body was found lying face down on the...
PM makes “final offer” in back pay negotiations with unions
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called on unions representing public servants to accept his government's "final offer" for the settlement of long overdue back...
PM blasts US authorities for “blatant lies” in money laundering report
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has denounced US authorities for their hostile acts towards Antigua and the region in their just-released report on money laundering.
"They...