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Tropical disturbance no longer a threat to region
The tropical disturbance that was between Africa and the Caribbean has dissipated, the Antigua Met Service has announced.
The disturbance had a 20 per cent chance of...
India Says Antigua Examining Request To Extradite Mehul Choksi
The Antigua and Barbuda government is examining India’s request for the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, one of the prime accused in the...
100 former call center workers to find jobs with the government
The government says it will employ some people who have been displaced as a result of the close of the call center.
NCO closed on...
Tourism officials meet with Barbuda Council
Officials from the Ministry of Tourism and the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority made an official visit to the sister isle of Barbuda to...
CXC Registrar concerned at direction of regional educational system
The Registrar of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), Glenroy Cumberbatch, is expressing concern that the region is not preparing students to either work...
Queen Thalia beats her dad on the regional stage
Queen Thalia has captured the Leeward Islands Calypso competition in Anguilla last night.
In doing so, she beat her father King Zachari who won the...
New Ferry Service to Barbuda Discontinued
Less than a month after the Lady Caroline Ferry Service begun operating between Antigua and Barbuda, the company is discontinuing its service.
A post on...
We want our queen show back says culture minister
Culture Minister Daryl Matthew said on Thursday that he wants to see the return on the traditional Carnival Queen Show.
In recent years, the Miss...
Businessman accused of sex with minors granted bail
The well-known businessman accused of having sex with two 13-year-old girls has been granted bail.
According to reports, bail was set at $20,000 with two...
Officials still plan to open Half Moon Bay resort in 2021
(PRESS RELEASE)
Appointed by resort development company Replay Destinations, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts will manage the Half Moon Bay Antigua, a 132-acre oceanfront resort set...
Long-serving High Commission Employee Retires
The High Commission bid farewell to Minister-Counsellor Althea Vanderpoole Banahene who officially retired from the Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Service at the end of...
Antigua offers to help Dominica after Ross University relocation
The Antigua and Barbuda government says it stands ready to assist Dominica “by providing certain incentives” that would make the island attractive to Ross...
Carnival minister says judging needs to be looked at
National Festivals Minister Daryl Matthew says the controversy over judging certain carnival shows may have led patrons to downgrade the entire summer festival.
Matthew said...