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Body of Jamaican footballer Dashawn ‘Taka’ Stanton to be flown home this weekend

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The body of the Jamaican footballer who died in Antigua last month will be repatriated on Sept. 19, the Jamaican consulate here has announced. According...

Missing boy traced and is safe

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Ajeante Wong, 11, who went missing yesterday, has been located.  He was reportedly found and taken to his home in Hatton. According to police, Ajeante...

PM: Antigua and its neighbours closer to establishing travel bubble

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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are closer to establishing a travel bubble within the region, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced. Browne said the travel bubble...

No New Cases Of COVID-19

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The most recent report received by the Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has revealed no...

Tribute by Harold Lovell to Sir Rupert Philo

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Sir Rupert Philo, King Swallow is no longer with us. We all mourn his passing. From Willikies to Washington DC, from Eastern Antigua to...

Woman desperately trying to find son, 12, in Hatton area

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A woman who lives in the Johnsons community is desperately trying to find her son in the Hatton area. She is seeking the public’s...

Caribbean Tree Planting Project – Antigua & Barbuda helps to transform Police Headquarters

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On Saturday, the Caribbean Tree Planting Project - Antigua & Barbuda kicked off another one of its projects to replant the twin island state....

Central Bank Encourages Early Preparations for Retirement

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The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is advising persons to begin to plan early for retirement.   Financial Consultant and Former Senior Manager – Market Operations...

Caribbean Wellness Walk Leverages Culture and Technology to Identify New Tourism Product Opportunities

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The Caribbean Connection Walk for Wellness brought the travel community together to celebrate Caribbean Wellness Day on September 12, 2020.  Using modern communications tools,...

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates suicide risk factors

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The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today warned that the COVID-19 pandemic may exacerbate suicide risk factors, urging people to speak about the issue...

COMMENTARY: Converting Opportunities To Jobs

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– Basil Springer Column “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the...

Official funeral for Sir Rupert ‘King Swallow’ Philo

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An official funeral will be accorded to Sir Rupert ‘King Swallow’ Philo. Sir Rupert died on Friday after a prolonged illness. On Saturday Prime Minister Gaston Browne...

UPDATE: Vijai Persaud Is Road Fatality Victim

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Investigations are ongoing into a fatal traffic accident, which occurred around 11:55 pm on Saturday 12th September, on Friars Hill Road, in the vicinity...