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Solid waste chairman appeals for immediate funds to pay workers

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The Chairman of National Solid Waste Management Authority James Tanny Rose has made an appeal for an immediate disbursement of EC$ 400 thousand to...

Autopsy reveals cause of death of man whose burial was stopped

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An autopsy has apparently ruled out foul play in the case of Lancelot Riley whose burial was stopped by the court. Sources close to the...

Nurses to be disciplined after public squabble

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The Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association today agreed to proceed with disciplinary action against two of its members involved in a public squabble which...

Minister says removal of carnival banners was not homophobic act

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Carnival Minister Paul Chet Greene has said he did not have a “homophobic moment” when he ordered rainbow coloured banners to be removed from...

Police investigating Belmont family abuse claims

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The Professional Standards Unit of the police force is investigating a complaint made by a Belmont family last week. The family of Sharon Williams filed...

Urlings sentenced to 45 years for murder

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Steve Urlings was sentenced to 45 years in prison this morning for the murder of 19-year-old Albert Browne. Browne died on the spot after he...

Asot Michael meets with Star Jones and other celebrities in New York

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PRESS RELEASE Antigua and Barbuda hosted an evening with the Hampton elite to establish connections with the influencers and celebrities, and raise awareness of Antigua...

Police officer under investigation for sex with 11-year-old daughter

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A police constable is in custody over allegations that he had sex with his 11-year-old daughter. The alleged act is said to have occurred more...

Union warned against siding with Sandals 

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A leading trade unionist in Trinidad & Tobago has strongly cautioned the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union against siding with Sandals in the temporary...

Keira Faracho is 2017 Optimist Petit

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The 10-year-old student of the Piggotts Primary School moments ago emerged winner of the 2017 Optimist Petit competition. Kiera Faracho delegate number 5 outperformed ten...

Alzarri Joseph is Sportsman of the Year 2016

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https://youtu.be/_Gqs4evyUDk National, Leeward Islands, and West Indies cricketer Alzarri Joseph has been named Sportsman of the Year at the National Sports Awards tonight. The Sportswoman of...

Two Charged Following Police High-speed Chase

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The two people who were taken into custody immediately following last Wednesday’s incident, where the police were involved in two high-speed chases are now...

Carnival decorations resembling gay-pride removed from streets

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After being in place for less than a week, the 2017 decorations for Antigua & Barbuda’s 60th Anniversary of Carnival have all been taken...