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COMMENTARY: Cultural Heritage Tourism – Unlocking Caribbean Pride Throughout the Diaspora
by Derede Whitlock
Cultural heritage tourism involves visiting places that are significant to the past or present cultural identity of a particular group of people....
LETTER: Sympathy for Melford
Dear Editor,
I see on social media and the Talk Shows that poor Melford Nicholas is getting plenty stick. I feel sorry for him but...
British Airways, Other Carriers Set To Resume Flights Into Antigua
Information Minister Melford Nicholas says other airlines have expressed an interest in returning to Antigua this summer.
"I think British Airways have indicated an intent...
Halo Hero Scholarship Recipient Pursues Medicine After Excelling With First Degree Honours
Ariana Joseph, the first recipient of the Henley & Partners Hero Scholarship managed by the Halo Foundation, is scheduled to return to Antigua to...
Rapid Covid-19 Tests Never Made It On Island
The government says it has not abandoned plans to use rapid tests in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The plan earlier announced was to...
Returning Nationals Who Take PCR Test Can Go Home After Seven Days – Nicholas
Information Minister Melford Nicholas has said that returning nationals who take a PCR test after seven days can now complete their quarantine at home...
LETTER: Government’s Public Relations Disaster
Dear Editor,
Is the government intentionally giving false information on the reopening or borders and coronavirus measures?
I ask this because I normally read the 'Cabinet...
COMMENTARY: Social commentary on George Floyd’s ‘ I cant breathe
by Antiguan Mark Caesar
George Floyd's demise at the hands of the 4 despicable police officers, notably demonic Chauvin has created not only an emotional...
Airport holds simulation exercise ahead of arrival of first international flight today
The leadership in Antigua and Barbuda’s airline community and major stakeholders gathered at the VC Bird International Airport on Wednesday morning for a debriefing...
American University of Antigua Moves Classes Online
The American University of Antigua (AUA) will conduct several of its courses using the virtual classroom, Chief of Staff Lionel Max Hurst reported today...
Cabinet Says $100 Quarantine Fee “Somewhat Voluntary”
The Cabinet has changed its tone on charging residents a fee of about 100 per night for quarantine accommodation.
It was agreed in Cabinet today...
Cabinet Says No More Rapid Testing At Airport Then Changes Its Mind
The Cabinet of Antigua & Barbuda today made changes to two important decision which will affect arriving passengers to the destination.
Cabinet decided that testing...
MP Asot Michael Questions Suggested Judge, Jury, Executioner Provision in Island’s Revised Parliamentary Standing...
The subject of Parliamentary Privilege and Immunity was the focus of heated debate between MP for St. Peter Hon. Asot Michael and Speaker of...