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Landlord Says He Has Been Patient With Tennesha Greene

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Minister of Religion and landlord for Tennesha Greene, Wilfred Cornelius George, says he has been patient and lenient with the single mother of four. Tennesha...

Household waste suspected as cause of fish kill at Darkwood Pond

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Dr. Linroy Christian, the Director of Analytical Services, said last month’s fish kill at Darkwood Pond was likely caused by wastewater from homes. “I think it’s...

One and Two-Cent Coins Cease to be Legal Tender After 30 June

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As the 30 June deadline for the withdrawal of the EC one and two-cent coins approaches, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is reminding...

Antigua to benefit as Canada donates US$5.5M to PAHO for COVID-19 response

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The Government of Canada has agreed to contribute 7.5 M Canadian dollars (about USD$5.3 million) to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for the...

Tennesha Crying Tears Of Joy After Overwhelming Response From Public

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Tennesha Greene who two days ago was at her wits end is now crying tears of joy after residents at home and abroad responded...

Visitors To Antigua & Barbuda Must Pay US$ 100 For COVID-19 Test

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Regulations published under Public Health Act (Dangerous Infectious Disease) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations, 2020 will see visitors to Antigua & Barbuda paying US$ 100...

Immigration Department meets with Jamaican Honorary Consul

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The Jamaican Honorary Consul in Antigua and Barbuda, Onika Campbell-Foie, paid a courtesy call on Immigration Department for a meeting with Chief Immigration Officer...

Grays Farm Man Charged With Attempted Murder

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On Thursday, police arrested and charged 20yr-old Ashbirth Damian O’Brien of Parliament Street, Grays Farm for the alleged attempted murder of Miguel George, also...

Officials Say Football, Basketball Banned During State of Emergency

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The National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) is warning residents to desist from engaging in sporting activities that are not permitted at this time...

APUA Secures Loan To Improve Water, Other Services

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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has secured a loan to improve water and other services, Cabinet reported today. On Wednesday, the Cabinet invited the...

Gov’t Says It Will Do All In Its Powers To Pay Salaries, Wages On...

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Despite falling revenues, the government today gave a commitment to public servants and pensioners to continue paying their salaries, wages and pensions. Following Cabinet yesterday,...

Bus Probe: Lovell, Daniel, Quinn To Be Tried In The High Court

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There is enough evidence to commit the bus matter involving 3 former UPP Ministers to the High Court for trial. That was ruling of Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh...

Fisher-folk Urged To Begin Preparations For The Hurricane Season

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Fisheries Officer at the Fisheries Division within the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. George Looby has taken the opportunity to share some timely information on...