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Jonas: I wish to clarify the statements made in the interview
Press Release: I wish to clarify the statements made in the interview aired on ABS on Wednesday morning. The government of Antigua and Barbuda...
LIAT to charge US$10 for 1st checked bag, US$60 for 2nd back each way
LIAT has introduced its new baggage policy effective Nov. 30 when it returns to commercial service.
While customers will be allowed to carry on a...
DNA: Minister’s comment placed the blame for a sexual offence upon the minor
On November 25th each year, we commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Yesterday, the Minister with responsibility for Gender Affairs,...
Former Education Minister Michael Browne Granted Bail
Former Education Minister Michael Browne was moments ago granted bail in the sum of $15,000, $6000 of which he must pay in cash.
The 44...
Education Minister Michael Browne Arrested and Charged
Information Minister Melford Nicholas has announced that Michael Browne has been arrested and charged.
Nicholas says Prime Minister Gaston Browne informed him this morning that...
Smith fined 50k on gun, bullets and cannabis charge
Tyree Smith of Browne's Avenue, who was jointly charged along with Elijah Ofari Lewis and Mathew Ricordo Edwards of Cashew Hill for Possession of...
Amid counterfeit hand sanitizer claims, ministry says read the labels
The Ministry of Health, Wellness & the Environment and the Pesticides & Toxic Chemicals Control Board are aware of several reports from the Food...
Daryl Matthew sworn in as Education Minister
Daryl Matthew was sworn in as Education Minister during a brief ceremony at Government House this morning.
Matthew replaces Michael Browne, who resigned on Wednesday...
Daryll Matthew to be sworn-in as Education Minister
Sports Minister Daryll Matthew will be sworn-in this morning as Minister with responsibility for Education.
Media houses were today is invited to attend a Ministerial...
UPP condemns Gender Affairs Minister for remarks on children ‘consenting’ to sex
The United Progressive Party’s Leadership, Membership and Women’s Forum condemn Dean Jonas, Minister of Gender Affairs, for his insensitive and flawed remarks implying that...
New Call Centre? Hundreds of jobs?
Cabinet Notes: The Cabinet discussed the possibility of a new call-center being established here, with the creation of hundreds of jobs for trained staff.
Discussions have...
Churches to remain open and available to worshipers until 1 a.m. on Old Year’s...
Cabinet Notes: The Cabinet also decided that on Old Year’s Night/New Year’s Morning, churches will be allowed to remain open and available to worshipers until...
Beaches to remain open 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. on upcoming holidays
Cabinet Notes: Eight officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Hotel and Tourism Association (ABHTA) wished to learn about the treatment which the Cabinet will accord...