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Better Times Not Far Away For Caribbean Tourism

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Visitation to the Caribbean was down nearly 50% for the first six months of this year, but better times are ahead, Caribbean tourism officials...

ECCB Moves Closer to Launching Digital EC Currency (DCash)

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Persons will soon be able to sign up to use the digital version of the EC Currency (DCash), as the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank...

IICA donates fencing wires to Barbuda

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The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) handed over a set of fencing wires to the Barbuda Council, during a brief ceremony which...

Antigua’s Primary and Secondary Schools Strengthened with New Handwashing Stations

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Close to seven thousand students will benefit from improved sanitation facilities this academic year following the construction of brand new handwashing stations at twelve...

Classroom precautions during COVID-19

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As schools reopen, it’s important that precautions are taken both inside and outside the classroom to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This article aims...

Asot Michael succeeds; Chief Magistrate recuses herself

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Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh has agreed to a request from Member of Parliament for St Peters, Hon. Asot Michael that she withdraws from a...

Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh recuses herself from Asot Michael’s case

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Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh has recused herself from a case involving St. Peter MP Asot Michael. On Friday the Chief Magistrate said that, as requested...

2020’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Is Now Using Greek Alphabet For Only the Second Time

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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season used up its entire names list and has begun using the Greek alphabet for the rest of the season's...

New 50% tax on paint will have ‘crushing’ effect says businessman

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Jason Holowchak — co-owner of North Coast Hardware:  The freedom and variety we enjoy in Antigua's paint marketplace not only provides high-quality brands to you...

Antigua & Barbuda Under Excess Heat Warning

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Urgent – Immediate Broadcast Requested Excess Heat Warning Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services 9:15 AM Friday 18 September 2020 …Excess Heat Warning in Effect for Antigua and Barbuda...

Dancehall Artiste Jay Abnormal Enjoying A Trail Blazing 2020 Despite Covid-19

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Local Dancehall artiste, Jay Abnormal is having a trail-blazing year so far, despite the global setbacks of the COVID-19 outbreak.  His career has been...

FULL LETTER: Asot Michael Asks Joanne Walsh To Recuse Herself

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Attorney for Member of Parliament Asot Michael, Hugh Marhsall Jr, has asked Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh to recuse herself from his case. In a letter...

Indonesians caught without a mask forced to dig graves for Covid-19 victims

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(CNN)Villagers who refuse to wear masks are being forced to dig graves for victims of Covid-19 by local authorities in one part of rural Indonesia, in...