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Hostage released, vehicle found in Carlisle Bay Resort robbery

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The Police confirmed moments ago that the stolen getaway vehicle used in the Carlisle Bay Resort robber has been found. It was abandoned near...

Party Monarch semifinals set!

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This year’s FLOW Party Monarch quarterfinals took place over two days - 26-27 June - with 65 Groovy and 69 Jumpy registered contestants at...

400 to be out of work on July 31 as call center closes

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The management of NCO Financial today communicated with staff the official closing date and the actual reasons for the closure. In a memo to staff...

Canada gives more information about visa application changes

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An applicant does not have to go to the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Trinidad, they can go to the nearest of at least...

Students kicked out of graduation for wearing weave

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK1RdnDAtHo Police officers were called in at the graduation ceremony of the Seventh Day Adventist Academy in Liberta after parents and students clashed with school administrators. The...

Landlords told to stop increasing security deposits

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(PRESS RELEASE) The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division has seen a notable increase in the number of complaints with regards to security deposits for rental...

One year later Queen contestants have not been paid

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One year after contestants participated in the Miss Antigua & Barbuda Pageant they have not been paid the monies owed to them. One contestant who...

Alzarri Joseph shines at President’s XI

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Fit-again West Indies speedster Alzarri Joseph made an explosive return to competitive action but Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah struck rapid hundreds as Bangladesh indulged...

Vincentians charged in connection with Falmouth drug bust

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On Tuesday, 26th June 2018, the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) conducted a counter-narcotics operation in the Falmouth Area where...

Report highlights efforts to meet minimum standards for elimination of trafficking

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The US Department of State has noted efforts but said the Government of Antigua and Barbuda does not fully meet the minimum standards for...

Police investigate apparent hit and run

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(STRATCOM PRESS RELEASE) Police are investigating an apparent Hit and Run which occurred on Sunday 24th June, 2018 on the All Saints Road in the...

China funded roofing project completed ahead of time

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The two-million US dollar China-funded roofing restoration project on Barbuda has met and exceeded the target of 250 homes, just days before the June...

US-based Antiguan wants to invest in medical cannabis

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An Antiguan entrepreneur who operates in the USA has expressed an interest in pursuing medical Cannabis when made legal in Antigua and Barbuda. The government...