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Police search yields modified gun and ammo
(STRATCOM Press release)
Four people are in police custody assisting the police with their investigations, after a search of their home turned up a modified...
Power outage delays debate on Barbuda land amendment
A power outage at the parliament on Thursday stalled the controversial debate on amendments to the Barbuda Land Act.
Power went out at 11:20 a.m...
Barbudans to stay at Anchorage Inn a little longer
Health Minister Molwyn Joseph says an arrangement has been reached with the managers of Anchorage Inn to allow Barbudans to continue sheltering there.
They were...
Antigua denounces Libya migrant slave trade
Attorney General Steadroy "Cutie" Benjamin has denounced what he called modern-day slavery in Libya.
Speaking moments ago in Parliament Benjamin said, "we abhor that situation...
Bag Snatcher Fined
(STRATCOM)
The Nut Grove man, who snatched the bag of a female visitor and that of a local woman on Boxing Day, was convicted in...
Main opposition protest changes to Barbuda Land Act
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW-KvZdUgHk
Dozens of United Progressive Party (UPP) supporters are protesting changes to the Barbuda Land Act.
They have gathered outside parliament as the Lower House prepares...
Barudans at Anchorage Inn told to “move out”
Barbudans staying at the Anchorage Inn have been given notice to move out today, the same day that received the notice.
A letter from the...
Barbudans to be relocated from stadium
The government says it has identified a place to relocate Hurricane Irma survivors as the stadium - their current place of abode - prepares...
Man who robbed tourist and locals apprehended
Sammy Harris, 25, of Nut Grove is expected to be charged with robbery today.
He is accused of stealing the handbag of a cruise visitor...
GG sends best wishes to Atlantic Rowers
Through the local representative, Jill Fuller, their Excellencies the Governor General and Lady Williams sent the following message to Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers:
"On behalf...
Suspected serial killer charged with two more murders
Police have made good on their intention to charge Delano Forbes with the murder of other individuals.
The 23-year-old has already been charged with the...
Skerritt resigns as Tourism Authority chairman
Ricky Skerritt, the St Kitts and Nevis-native appointed as head of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority has resigned.
He resigned for "personal reasons" after...
Police identify body of elderly man found on Christmas day
The police have confirmed that the decomposing body found in Point on Christmas day is that of 65-year-old, Denzil Solomon, of Royal Gardens.
Solomon was...