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Billionaire out of paradise found project

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The Australian billionaire who along with actor Robert De Niro planned to build the Paradise Found Resort on Barbuda has pulled out of the initiative. Prime...

Family was organising money and US officials to free convicted wife

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(KXAN) An Austin woman is safe on American soil after being imprisoned in Antigua, following a family vacation there. According to the Austin Fire Department, Shannon Martinez...

PM says prison boss recommended release of American tourist

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne says it is Prison Superintendent Albert Wade who recommended that an American tourist convicted of ammunition possession be released from prison. Shannon Martinez...

Auto distributors defend their position on used cars

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(PRESS RELEASE) Registered auto distributors in Antigua and Barbuda are expressing concerns which ought not to be taken lightly. Many of these businesses have consistently...

Showcase Antigua Barbuda with over 150 attendees

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Antigua Hotels and Tourist Association said they successfully hosted the 5th annual “Showcase Antigua Barbuda,” on...

Sir Viv bats for AUA in India

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Sir Vivian Richards, the Antiguan cricket legend and brand ambassador for the prestigious American University of Antigua since 2018, was on a multi-city tour...

American tourist jailed for bullets in her bag freed

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Shannon Martinez the U.S. visitor who was convicted and jailed for one year on ammunition charges have been released, according to reports. Martinez was reportedly...

UK university team in Antigua for a week of cricket

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The Sports Tourism department within the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Development and Investment yesterday (Thurs) welcomed a 15 member cricket squad from the De...

Trivia night in aid of PAAWS animal charity

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Members of the public are invited to test their knowledge on everything from music to history at a trivia night to raise funds for...

Investigation Commission wants to probe activities of former minister

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The Integrity Commission says there are grounds to begin an investigation into the activities of former investment an trade minister, Asot Michael, who stepped...

World Cup 2018 highlights: Egypt 0-1 Uruguay

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Uruguay snatched a late winner as they began their World Cup campaign with a dramatic victory over Egypt, who left Mohamed Salah on the...

Antigua records massive spike in visitors from Canada-Fernandez

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Tourism Minister Charles Max Fernandez has said that Canadian visitors to Antigua & Barbuda grew by more than 71 per cent so far for...

Tax on private villa rental coming in new tourism law

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A new Tourism Bill will make provisions for private villa owners who rent their property to pay a tax. The bill will require registration for the...