News
Senator explains absence from important UN meeting
Senator Maureen Payne-Hyman, who is Antigua & Barbuda's representative to the UN Committee against Tortue says she will not accept responsibility for the country's...
Man sentenced to six months on ammo charge
(Press Release)
Saleim Harrigan of Green Bay was sentenced to six months at Her Majesty’s Prison, after he was convicted in the St. Johns Magistrate’s...
Hispanic man loses bar in early morning fire
https://youtu.be/31gC4ReKgXI
An early morning fire has destroyed a bar owned by Adolfo Pena.
This Hispanic man says he was woken up by his fiancee about midnight after...
Sandals praised over handling of Grande Antigua Resort closure
(www.ttgmedia.com)
The trade has commended the actions of Sandals Resorts after the sudden announcement that its Grande Antigua Resort & Spa will close for three...
Gov’t goes to parliament to avoid sudden closures of large hotels
An emergency meeting of Parliament has been scheduled for Thursday as the government moves to avoid other Sandals-like closures.
The Investment Amendment Act will be...
Sudden closure of Sandals Antigua resort leaves British holiday plans in tatters
By Tom Mulvihill
The sudden closure of the Sandals Grande Antigua resort has left many British tourists with their holiday, honeymoon and wedding plans in ruins.
The...
Gov’t moves to tax Airbnb operators
(PRESS RELEASE)
The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, and Airbnb have signed an agreement to help drive diversified...
AG’s son reportedly agrees to cover medical expenses after accident with man
Damien Benjamin has reportedly agreed to cover the medical expenses for a man he allegedly struck while driving over the weekend.
Fifty-year-old Peter Roberts suffered...
Disability bill to be tabled in parliament this September
Attorney General Steadroy "Cutie" Benjamin has said that a new bill to protect the rights of persons with disabilities will be tabled in September.
He...
Police officer charged with incest
The police officer who has been under investigation for incest has been charged.
He will appear in court on Thursday.
The corporal for over 21 years...
ECAB and S.I.C give full support to junior carnival competitions
(PRESS RELEASE)
Embracing the cultural arts and advocating for youth development are merely some of the goals of the State Insurance Corporation and the Eastern...
Mother of six homeless and suicidal as hard times fall
A security guard with Competitive Security Service has told Antigua News Room (ANR) that her six children and herself are now homeless because they’ve...
Judge praises police and prison officer for work on murder trial
High Court Judge, Justice Iain Morely wants letters of commendation to be sent to a police constable and a prison officer for the work...