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Clarification On Essential Services In Antigua And Barbuda Marine Industry
In accordance with the list posted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda of essential and non-essential businesses, we have sought further clarification on...
Employees Who Contribute To The ABHTA/ABWU Thrift Fund Will Now Have Access To A...
As the world continues to come to grips with the pandemic- COVID19, the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism Association and the Antigua and...
Pastor Remanded To Prison For Breaching Social Distancing Policy
The pastor and a member of the New Testament Church in Bolans were reportedly remanded to prison today.
According to reports, Pastor Uriah Taylor pleaded...
Electoral Commission Shortens Business Hours Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) wishes to advise the general public of its shortened hours of business, effective today Monday, 30th March,
2020.
In...
COVID-19 Forces Parliament To Meet Online For The First Time In History
The Government has taken the initiative to have the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Clerk of Parliament convene via a virtual...
Social Activist Calls For Firing Of Police Academy Trainers Amidst ‘Hazing’ Videos
Well-known social activist, Dr. Cleon Athill, is calling for the firing of trainers and revamping of Academy following several videos that were posted on...
Government Plans To Give Food Vouchers To Families In Need
The Government has determined that it would prepare for the eventuality of families running-out of money and necessaries through providing food vouchers.
It has been...
Government Blocks Entry To Pleasure Yachts & Passenger Vessels For 14 days
Having noted the significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection, and in an effort to prevent the spread of the virus into and...
Essential Services Guidelines for Antigua & Barbuda
The government of Antigua and Barbuda has declared a State of Emergency in an effort to curb the spread of the Coronavirus –...
Browne Considers Reducing Social Gathering Limit From 25 To 10
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he is contemplating reducing social gatherings to 10 and to take more "draconian actions", which will further curtail personal...
Police Stops Church Service And Beach Party As They Enforce Social Distancing
A church service in Bolans was cut short today because it breached the limit of 25 for all gatherings.
Attorney General and Public Safety Minister...
United States Government Provides US$1.7 Million To Eastern Caribbean Countries In Response To COVID-19
The United States is mobilizing all necessary resources to respond rapidly to the COVID-19 pandemic, both at home and abroad.
A total of US$1.7 million...
Driver Sustains Serious Injuries In Car Crash
Police are investigating a vehicular crash that occurred in Coolidge village on Saturday night.
A white car crashed head-on into a wooden utility pole smashing...