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Airlines could start weighing passengers before boarding
In a measure that will likely irk flyers, airlines could soon require plus-sized passengers to step on the scale — or provide their weight...
AUA Student Government Association Disburses US$70,000 To Several Organisations
The American University of Antigua College of Medicine’s Student Government Association (AUA SGA) today disbursed a total of US$70, 000 to three charitable organizations.
The...
Weston Concerned About Seatbelt Wearing Compliance During Global Road Safety Week
The Minister of Works, Honorable Lennox Weston has issued a statement confirming: “The Government is both enhancing and redesigning the national road infrastructure to...
Antigua and Barbuda buys half a million dollars worth of oxygen to aid in...
Antigua and Barbuda today received 234 additional units of medical oxygen.
Health Minister Molwyn Joseph accepted the purchases earlier today at the port.
Joseph says the...
COMMENTARY: Come now, lady and gentlemen, get off the fence and lead
By: Arvel Grant, Political and Current Affairs Analyst
Politicians’ fence-sitting on mandatory COVID19 vaccine for those not contra-indicated could be responsible for COVID19 illness, death,...
Poultry production is on an upward swing in Antigua & Barbuda
A breakthrough is underway in poultry production in Antigua and Barbuda and when fully implemented, it will make a significant impact on the importation...
PM says Antigua may have to donate if vaccines are not used
Pointe Xpress: Vaccine hesitancy appears to be stronger among indigenous Antiguans and Barbudans than among the expats dwelling among us, the nation’s leader says...
Lovell welcomes commission of inquiry into airport runway loan
A seemingly unperturbed UPP party leader Harold Lovell says he is ready for the fight, following an announcement by Prime Minister Gaston Browne that...
COVID vaccines: some fully vaccinated people will still get infected – here’s why
The development of several COVID vaccines in less than a year has given us all hope of a release from the pandemic. Now the...
Bizjets and yachts in the Caribbean
By Makeda Mikael
It’s May and some yachts and their jets are still hovering and dropping anchor around the Caribbean as the rich, the famous and...
Government hints at legal action re PV Energy deal
It appears that the government may follow through on plans to file a legal challenge against the management of PV Energy.
Government officials are attempting...
Sir Lester Bird out of hospital; recovering at home
National Hero and Former Prime Minister Sir Lester Bryant Bird continues his recovery at home following lower-leg amputation surgery on April 20.
His daughter, Donyelle...
LETTER: Hotel workers should not be forced to vaccinate
Editor's Note: Letters published here do not reflect our views.
Dear, PM & ABHTI CEO,
Since March 2020 the public has adhered to rules and protocols...