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CARICOM congratulates Antigua and Barbuda on its 38th Anniversary of Independence
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has extended congratulations to Antigua and Barbuda as the country observes its Thirty-Eighth Anniversary of Independence on 1 November 2019.
CARICOM...
Government Not Budging On ‘Same-Sex Business’
The government of Antigua & Barbuda will not be changing the laws related to same-sex relations without an order from the courts.
That’s according to...
DNA’s Responds To Observer Radio’s Decision To Stifle Free Speech
The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) learned via a WhatsApp Message from Darren Matthew Ward, Host of the Observer AM, sent to Executive Member Anthony...
Flow/Cable & Wireless Issues Bill To Government Amounting To Several Million Dollars
Flow/Cable & Wireless has made claims that the Government has outstanding bill payments that amount to several million dollars.
The matter was discussed in the...
Government Wishes Rahkeem Cornwall, Newest West Indies Cricketer, Farewell
Rahkeem Cornwall, the newest member of the West Indies Cricket Team from Antigua and Barbuda, departed for the U.K. on Wednesday night, to take...
Lower House Approves 65 Years As New Retirement Age
The Pension's Amendment Bill of 2019 was passed in the Lower House to move the pensionable age of civil servants from 60 to 65...
“Diplomacy And Economic Development,” Ministry Of Foreign Affairs Hosts Ambassadors’ Encounter
“Diplomacy and Economic Development” was the theme for the second annual Ambassador and Consuls General Meeting hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration,...
Jason Marsh Representing Antigua In The Drag Racing World Cup
Jason Marsh hails from the village of English Harbour the son of Zona and Doc Marsh, now resides in Maryland USA. He has been...
Government Plans To Take $40 Million Loan To Purchase Additional Shares In LIAT
In the Government's pursuit of gaining majority of shares in LIAT, it was agreed and approved to secure a loan of approximately EC $40...
Public Holiday (Amendment) Bill 2019 Passed Without Changes
The Public Holidays Amendment Bill was passed in the Lower House, on Tuesday October 29, without any changes made.
Sundays are now acknowledge as public...
Royal Caribbean To Build First Of Its Kind Facility Near Fort James
Royal Caribbean announced the first of its Royal Beach Club in Antigua, which will open along a half-mile of beachfront near Fort James.
The company...
Pauline Thomas Recovers From Being Shot In The Head
Green Bay resident, who was shot in the head, has awakened from a coma and is recovering in the hospital.
Paulette Thomas, mother of two,...
Boyfriend Injures Girlfriend At Birthday Party
Police are probing an incident where a man reportedly attacked and injured his 45-year-old girlfriend during a birthday party late Monday night.
This took place...