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LETTER: How will the government pay to build this new prison?
Dear Editor,
I see that the discussion has started again about the need for a new prison. My question is who will pay for it?
To...
UPDATE: Over half a million dollars worth of Cannabis found in appliances
Over half a million dollars’ worth of Cannabis was seized during an Anti-Narcotics operation at Deep Water Harbour on Wednesday.
The Police Narcotics and K-9...
Flow Celebrates New Dads; Company Marks First Anniversary of Parental Leave Policy
As Flow prepares to celebrate Father’s Day throughout the region, the company will also mark the first anniversary of its bold and progressive parental...
LETTER: Prison Conditions Part 2 (With Pictures)
To the public, I'm not one to criticize, however, how does it make any sense to add an extra cell block with the capacity...
10 establishments denied permission to re-open over health concerns
Chief Health Inspector Sharon Martin said 10 establishments were denied permission to re-open since they failed to meet health standards.
The government recently gave the...
Senate Passes Digital Assets Bill, New Standing Orders
An Act that will govern the use of blockchain technology has passed the Upper House of Parliament after being rejected last month.
Opposition Senator, Damani...
Prison Remains Closed To Visitors
Prison superintendent Eugene Phillip says 1735 remains closed to visitors for the foreseeable future.
He said this is due to measures implemented in March to...
Expanded dam to provide 30 million gallons of water for farmers
A dam at Burke’s Estate was recently expanded to provide 10 times more water for farmers in the area.
Gregory Bailey, the Acting Director of...
IATA Says Governments Should Bear Cost Of Mandatory Health Testing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving...
Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams inducted as Honourary Lions
At a brief ceremony at Government House, Their Excellencies, Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams were inducted as...
LIAT Says It Will Restart Operations ‘When The Situation Allows’
(STATEMENT)
LIAT has taken note of news articles reporting statements made by the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW)in Barbados with regards to LIAT’s employees...
Barbuda Tourism Workers To Be Trained In Covid-19 Protocols
Workers in the tourism industry on the sister isle of Barbuda are next in line for training in protocols against the Covid-19 pandemic.
A team...
Works Minister says new cells at HMP in 3 months
Public Works Minister, Lennox Weston said new cells will be added to the country’s sole prison within three months.
Last week, the Minister told state...