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U.S. to impose visa restrictions for pregnant women

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The Trump administration is coming out with new visa restrictions aimed at restricting “birth tourism," in which women travel to the U.S. to give birth so...

Ruling Party Says Land For Youth Program ‘Resuscitated’

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The Land For Youth Program has been resuscitated by the Gaston Browne administration, it announced on Wednesday. The Minister of Lands announced details of a...

Government Claiming 65 percent Shares In Jolly Beach Resort

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The government is claiming that it owns 65 percent of the share in Jolly Beach Resort and is promising to improve the property. Cabinet was...

New Fire Truck To Serve The South Of Antigua To Be Purchased

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Another fire tender will soon become a fixture in the South of Antigua, the government has said. Cabinet was informed that four tenders, both new...

St Mary’s School To Reopen At Jennings Secondary School On Monday

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The St. Mary's Secondary School and Jennings Secondary School are to share the school plant on a rotation basis from Monday. The Cabinet received a...

Group Proposes To Improve Dialysis Unit

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A three-person team from a foreign firm called Renaissance is proposing to addresses the challenge of an increasing number of dialysis patients in Antigua. At...

Ancient viruses never observed by humans discovered in Tibetan glacier

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(nbcnews) – For the past 15,000 years, a glacier on the northwestern Tibetan Plateau of China has hosted a party for some unusual guests:...

Coast Guard Rescues Vessel With Three Crew Off Barbuda

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The ABDF Coast Guard responded to a 30 foot fishing vessel, which developed mechanical problems approximately 9NM southwest of Palmetto Point, Barbuda, Tuesday morning. The...

Trial begins for woman accused of killing “Calypso Farmer”

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The murder trial for the woman accused of killing Carmona “Calypso Farmer” Samuel began in the High Court today.   Elon Ketwaroo was charged with the...

Arson suspected in Chinese restaurant fire

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Police are reportedly investigating possible arson at a Chinese restaurant in St. John’s.  A fire broke out early this morning at the Yi-Feng Chinese Restaurant, which...

Veterinary Official Suggests A No-Dog Policy As One Of The Solution For Flea Infestation...

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Vice President and Veterinary Advisor at the Humane Society, Dr Radcliffe Robins, is suggesting that the various schools adopt a “no dog” policy and...

Mikhail Gomes To Appear Before Court Today For Allegedly Killing His Ex-Girlfriend

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The first murder trial for the year will be heard today as Mikhail Gomes is set to appear before High Court Judge Justice Ian...