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Cabinet gets update on scholarship programme
Less than a day after threatening to sue a radio station accusing him of fraud, the Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Committee, Maurice Merchant,...
Government blames “reckless” sex for rise in HIV
The government is blaming reckless sex and the difficulty in obtaining condoms for a reported increase in HIV cases here.
While the country celebrates the...
State wins five year battle for Halycon Hotel lease – gov’t
The lengthy court battle challenging the government's decision to acquire the Halcyon Hotel lease has ended in favour of the state, Attorney General Steadroy...
Rotary Club of Antigua fights to end polio worldwide
In honour of World Polio Day, which is widely recognized on 24 October, the ROTARY CLUB OF ANTIGUA and the ROTARACT ANTIGUA CLUB have...
Merchant threatens to sue over scholarship fraud allegations
Maurice Merchant, the head of the prime minister's scholarship committee, is threatening to take legal action against an opposition-aligned radio station
The Crusader radio station allegedly...
Cop back on the job after alleged rape victim did not testify
The Police Corporal who was suspended from duty, following his arrest and charge with kidnapping and having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old female was...
Minister Working on Amicable Solution To Beach Access Problem
Lands Minister Maria Browne says her Ministry wants an amicable solution to growing concerns over beach access in the country.
Browne says measures are already...
Baby Recovering After Heart Surgery
Toddler ZoudieraJackson is recovering after successful heart surgery in the United States, her parents have confirmed.
The procedure was conducted at the Wolfson Children's Hospital...
Greene re-elected as president with Cochrane as NOC VP
Chet Greene has been returned as the president of the Antigua and Barbuda National Olympic committee (ABNOC). In a surprising twist, the 18-member body...
Sandals Donates US$ 50 Thousand To Flood Relief In Trinidad and Tobago
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Sandals Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resorts International has noted with alarm the terrible flooding situation in Trinidad and Tobago which...
Gonsalves says there are weaknesses and limitations with LIAT
Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves says while the regional airline, LIAT, has made an invaluable contribution to Caribbean development, the Antigua-based airline has been...
Expert wants diversified agriculture sector
FAO’s
Agricultural Consultant, Mr. Elbert Johnson said that Antigua and Barbuda has
the potential to develop a more economically-viable agriculture sector, if
certain changes are made going...
Dates Announced For Showcase Antigua Barbuda
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association are excited to announce that the 6th Annual Showcase Antigua and Barbuda, will...