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LETTER: What is going on with LIAT?
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The rise of the Phoenix was well politically aligned to Antigua’s Independence celebrations on November 1st ,with a planned restart on November 8th....
CNN VIDEO: PM says U.S have “an obligation to assist us”
Antigua & Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said that “borrowing is not a sustainable solution” toward economic recovery from the pandemic.
Instead he called on...
LIAT pilot retires after 44 years
Wade Austin-McDonald was born a small-town boy with big dreams and aspirations that led to a brilliant 44-year career as a pilot.
This reporter grew...
One-Nation Concert postponed until Independence 2021
Cabinet Notes: The Minister with responsibility for Festivals, invited the four officials with responsibility for the annual One-Nation Concert, usually held in January each year,...
CMO raises questions about the lawfulness of mandatory bracelets
Cabinet Notes: The Chief Medical Officer and the Information Technology Specialist — who has responsibility for programming the electronic bracelets which have been purchased for...
926 companies in Antigua closed since COVID began
Cabinet notes: The Director and Deputy Director of the Social Security (SSB) were invited to Cabinet to address the issue of compliance of firms with...
Private parties reduced from 25 to 10 persons only and are to end before...
Cabinet Notes: The Cabinet reiterated its policy, embedded in law, to bring an end to all commercial activity on Christmas eve at 8:00 pm.
Only...
Antiguan man wins 95k by playing lucky numbers in Caribbean Lottery
A dedicated Caribbean Lottery player finally got the win he has been waiting for, when he played his regular numbers on his favourite Lucky...
State of Emergency extended to March 31, 2021
(Pointe Xpress)
The State of Emergency (SoE) that has been in place in Antigua and Barbuda since the end of March this year has been...
UPDATE: Man shot as he tries to help woman who was being robbed
A man who rushed to the defense of a woman who was being robbed was shot by the alleged assailants.
The unnamed man was taken...
GG’s Christmas Charity Visits Bring Cheer
Their Excellencies Sir Rodney and Lady Williams made their annual visit today to the Salvation Army Christmas Food Hamper Distribution at the Lions Club.
The...
Man shot during armed robbery
Police are investigating a robbery which occurred earlier today.
According to reports, a man is now in hospital nursing a gunshot wound after being shot...
PM says a global outlook can secure the future even during a pandemic
No one left behind: Global citizenship during a pandemic-
"As the global pandemic shuts down travel and inhibits trade, it is more vital than ever...