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Canada says it’s now easier for Caribbean nationals to apply for resident status
Building on a government commitment made earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) says it is now easier for foreign nationals, including...
Benjamin found NOT guilty of murder
Toby “Seeka” Benjamin was found not guilty of murder in the High Court today.
Benjamin was on trial in relation to the shooting death of...
APUA Says Sea Swells Affects Water Production
The Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has issued a warning regarding sea swells of 10 feet that will affect Antigua and Barbuda over the...
DJ Sentenced to 25 years for Jam Dung Nightclub Murder
Prince Charming Graham was sentenced to 25 years for the July 2017 murder of Jalon “Shantii Town” Thompson.
Graham stabbed Thompson in his heart during an...
US Ambassador Calls On Dominica To Implement Recommended Reforms
Op-Ed by Ambassador Linda Taglialatela, U.S. Ambassador to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean, and the OECS
“Democracy Demands Peaceful Citizen Participation”
The reports of political violence in...
Lovell Believes Sean Bird Would Be Welcomed In The Ranks Of UPP
The Political Leader United Progressive Party (UPP), Harold Lovell, has confirmed that Sean Bird interest in joining party and expressed that if he were...
Tourism Minister Lobbies For Hotel Accommodation Tax To Be Increased
Charles “Max” Fernandez, Minister of Tourism, has been lobbying for the government to impose a 1 percent increase on the Hotel Accommodation tax.
Fernandez believes...
Lower House Passes Resolution Guaranteeing Beach Access For Residents
A Resolution passed in the Lower House of parliament on Tuesday will guarantee the rights of beach-goers.
This follows a decision of the Cabinet last...
Antigua & Barbuda In Line For A Cement Factory – Greene
Trade Minister, E. P. Chet Greene said plans to establish a cement manufacturing plant in Antigua & Barbuda is “very much in the advanced...
Tourism minister urges visitors to secure valuables
Visitors to Antigua and Barbuda are being urged to properly secure their travel documents and other valuables before venturing outdoors.
Minister of Tourism Charles Fernandez,...
Music For A Cause 2019 to aid children with special needs
The Halo Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Music For A Cause, will this year donate its proceeds to the children with special needs at the Victory Centre.
Governor...
Top Swimmers Recognized at ABSF Awards Ceremony
The Antigua and Barbuda Swimming Federation (ABSF) recently hosted its
awards ceremony at the Antigua and Barbuda Health and Fitness Club to recognize its top
swimmers...
Antigua & Barbuda Celebrates Inaugural South American Venture Flight From Colombia
Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating the arrival of an inaugural flight from Colombia to Antigua and Barbuda, which will open up trade and tourism...