Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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Criminals renting guns is big business-police

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Criminals in Antigua and Barbuda rent guns to their counterparts and share in the spoils, according to police intelligence. The top cop, Wendel Robinson, said...

Economist agrees with opposition on reduction of fuel prices

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Economist Petra Williams said, in order to drive consumer spending and boost economic growth, the government should lower fuel prices, an issue raised in...

SJDC chairman says cruise visitors spending less these days

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Chairman of the St John’s Development Corporation (SJDC) Bernard Percival has said tourists visiting Antigua and Barbuda’s shores on cruises are not spending as...

DOMINICA-Legal move to declare Opposition Leader bankrupt

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Legal moves are underway to declare Opposition Leader Lennox Linton, bankrupt, which could result in his removal from the Dominica parliament. Chartered accountant, Kieron Pinard-Byrne,...

Central bank warns of counterfeit currency in circulation

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The St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is urging the public in the sub-regional countries to be aware of counterfeit currency as they...

Philmore Mullin gets CDEMA lifetime achievement award

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Director of the National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) in Antigua and Barbuda, Philmore Mullin, was also presented the CDEMA Lifetime Achievement Award for...

OECS seeks to boost Canada work programme

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The Eastern Caribbean Liaison Service and the Ministries of Labour of seven OECS Member States recently met to discuss the strengthening and the harmonization...

Another appeal for Forbes to surrender to police

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Police are making a fresh appeal for Delano Forbes of Swetes to surrender himself at any police station immediately. Forbes is wanted in connection with...

CDB providing funds for infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Irma in Antigua and Barbuda

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The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) said it has approved US$29 million in funding to the Antigua and Barbuda government to assist with recovery...

‘My first trip as prime minister will be to Canada’- Lovell

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The man who wants to be Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda said he will do whatever it takes to ensure that Canada resumes its...

Opposition wants a name change for police force

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A name change is in the pipeline for The Royal Police Force of Antigua & Barbuda if the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) is...

UPP promises millions in new investment and thousands of new jobs if elected

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The main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) said it will unveil a US$300 million dollar project immediately upon returning to office at the next...

Upate: Teen in critical condition after Golden Grove stabbing

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The 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in Golden Grove New Extension yesterday remains in critical condition at the hospital. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon after...