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Festivals Commission Says Carnival 2020 Has Been Cancelled
National Festivals Minister, the Hon. Daryll S. Matthew on Sunday announced that Antigua’s premier Summer festival, Carnival 2020 has been cancelled.
Minister Matthew said that...
Jurors Served With Summonses To Appear At The High Court On Tuesday 21st April...
As you are aware the Caribbean region and the rest of the world have been paying close attention to the spread of COVID-19. In...
‘We don’t have the luxury of some countries to remain closed for two, three,...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has warned of the dire economic consequences that could follow if Antigua and Barbuda remains closed for an extended period...
Eleven More COVID-19 Tests Results Are Due
Between today and Monday residents will know the results of 11 more COVID-19 tests .
This follows one week of no positive results.
Prime Minister Gaston...
LIAT Extends Suspension Of Passenger Services
LIAT will extend the suspension of passenger services to May 15 given the current environment.
Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Julie Reifer-Jones explained that extension of...
Radio Personality Carl Joseph Laid To Rest
Observer media hosted an hour-long homegoing service on Friday to honor former Voice of the People host Carl Joseph who was laid to rest...
All Eight COVID-19 Tests Come Back Negative – Officials
Eight coronavirus tests which were sent to the Caribbean Public Health Agency for testing have come back negative, health minister Molwyn Joseph has said.
The...
King Edimelo Remembered In Tributes
Culture Minister Daryl Matthew on Friday led tributes to the late Tyrone King Edimelo Thomas who died suddenly yesterday.
He was 60-years-old.
The former calypso King...
Report: Covid-19 patients recovering quickly after getting experimental drug remdesivir
Covid-19 patients who are getting an experimental drug called remdesivir have been recovering quickly, with most going home in days, STAT News reported Thursday after it obtained...
Nurses who tend to COVID-19 patients to receive more benefits
The government has carved out a package to incentivize the group of nurses that specifically deal with patients infected with COVID-19.
That’s according to Minister...
PM Says Arrangements Being Made To Get Antiguan Students Out Of Jamaica
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the government is responding to the concerns of Antigua & Barbuda students studying in Jamaica.
A number students, mainly at...
Minister Of Agriculture Continues To Push ‘Growing Your Own’
In her continuing efforts to push for food nutrition and security in this Covid-19 era, Minister of Agriculture of Agriculture, Hon. Samantha Marshall is...
Former Calypso Monarch King Edimelo Dies
Former Calypso Monarch of Antigua & Barbuda Tyrone 'King Edimelo' Thomas has died.
Reports are that he was found unresponsive this morning.
Members of the calypso...