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Prison officers fight at HMP
Two prison officers were, this morning, engaged in an all out brawl inside the prison compound.
The two male officers landed blows at each other...
Extradition request for Mehul Choksi could be examined this week
The Antigua and Barbuda government will, this week, examine India's request seeking extradition of alleged fraudster Mehul Choksi, days after New Delhi submitted a...
Elderly man denied bail on indecent assault charge
A 70-year-old man has been denied bail on a charge of indecent assault on a minor.
The
senior citizens allegedly committed the offence against a 14...
Places with ‘No Refund’ signs are to be taught a lesson
During the month of September, officers from the Prices and Consumer Affairs Division say they will be schooling traders on misleading signs that are...
SIC Union Rep walks out of settlement meeting
Industrial action continues at the State Insurance Corporation today as Antigua and Babruda Trades and Labour Union (AT&LU) Industrial Officer Ralph Potter walked out...
Bar Association not happy with Sir Gerald’s criticism of the court
(PRESS STATEMENT)
It has come to the attention of the Antigua and Barbuda Bar Council that certain comments were made by Sir Gerald Watt, Q.C....
Antigua and Barbuda PM concerned at outstanding matters before COFAP
The Sixth Special Meeting of the Council of Ministers of Finance and Planning (COFAP) began here on Tuesday with Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister...
Antigua makes successful extradition request for British officer to face rape charge
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Anthony Armstrong has successfully requested the extradition of a British officer to face a rape charge in this twin-island...
Sciences Lead Improved CSEC Performance in 2018
There was improved performance on all three natural science subjects at the May/June 2018 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and an...
Over 200 sign petition in support of D. Gisele
A petition to bring awareness to the delay in cases against former Executive Secretary of the Board of Education D. Gisele Isaac has seen...
Smart Card Replaces School Bus Fees
Students who use the National School Bus System no longer have to pay the weekly $2.50 for bus tickets.
Beginning this school term, students ride...
Hurricane victims threatened with forced eviction
Nearly a year after Hurricane Irma slammed into Barbuda killing a two-year-old boy and causing at least 90 per cent damage to infrastructure on...
Police officers force loitering students to leave town
The new school year began today with police officers seemingly taking a tough stance on loitering.
Based on several eyewitnesses reports, the officers were patrolling...