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US releases genetically modified mosquitoes
The first release of genetically modified mosquitoes in the United States began this week in the Florida Keys — the culmination of a decade-long...
Shift workers more likely to be hospitalised, new research finds
People who work shifts appear to be significantly more likely to end up in hospital with COVID-19, than people who have regular work patterns,...
Prisoner charged with stabbing prison officer seven times
An inmate at the Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) who allegedly stabbed a prison officer about seven times on April 19, has been charged.
The police...
Lobster season closed
The Antigua and Barbuda Fisheries Division have restricted the consumption, harvesting and any type of trading of Spiny Lobster.
The months of May and June are particularly important as...
Dirty Vegan star Matt Pritchard rows the Atlantic
While most of us have spent months locked down, Dirty Vegan Matt Pritchard has been rowing the Atlantic.
The BBC TV chef is in a team of...
WANTED: Benjamin “Ras” Silcott of Cassada Gardens
The Police have issued a ‘Wanted Bulletin’ for the immediate arrest of Benjamin “Ras” Silcott of Cassada Gardens.
He is wanted in connection with allegations...
Wendel Robinson says his client is innocent, accuses police of breaching rights
Attorney-at-law Wendell Robinson says police took a statement from his client in breach of his rights to have his lawyer present.
Robinson is representing the...
9 people hospitalized with COVID-19; one in serious condition
Nine people are currently hospitalized in Antigua with COVID-19, Prime Minister Gaston Browne announced moments ago.
The Prime Minister said one of the hospitalized individuals...
Clico Investment Bank ex-CEO ordered to repay $78M plus interest
TRINIDAD NEWSDAY: Former Clico Investment Bank (CIB) chairman Andre Monteil, his company Stone Street Capital (SSC), and the bank’s former CEO Richard Trotman have been...
UWI senior appointments approved at annual meeting of University Council
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to advise of appointments and reappointments for members of itssenior Executive Management approved at...
Alleged arsonist apprehended by police
Police have apprehended a man believed to be behind an act of arson.
This morning Firefighters were called to a fire at Bon Appetit in...
Central Bank says Bitcoin ATM’s not regulated
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the Eastern Caribbean Securities Regulatory Commission (ECSRC) and the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) of Antigua and Barbuda...
UNICEF responding to COVID-19 in India
A deadly surge in COVID-19 cases is placing an enormous strain on health and critical care facilities in India. This second wave of the...