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Two teenagers killed in suspected drive-by shooting in Villa

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — Two teenagers have been killed in what residents believe was a drive-by shooting in Villa on Thursday, in an incident...

BREAKING: Antigua and Barbuda Appoints Jamaican Dancehall Artist Masicka as Cultural Ambassador (+VIDEO)

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Antigua and Barbuda appoints dancehall artist Masicka as cultural ambassador for youth development The government of Antigua and Barbuda has approved the appointment of Jamaican...

UPDATED: Man and Woman Killed in Villa Shooting as Police Investigate Double Homicide

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UPDATED: Man and Woman Killed in Villa Shooting as Police Investigate Double Homicide Police are on the scene of a double homicide in Villa...

LETTER: A Troubling Appointment That Undermines National Integrity

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Dear Editor, Permit me a space in your widely read portal as I write to express my deep dissapointment in my Governments decision to appoint...

LETTER: A Victim Of Antigua and Barbuda’s Bus System

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Dear Editor, The bus system is, has been, and will continue to be a saviour for many Antiguans as sometimes, a ride in a personal...

Government Targets End-of-March Deadline for Retroactive Payments

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The government is aiming to complete outstanding retroactive payments to public servants by the end of March, after disbursing more than $28 million as...

Police Question Three Suspects in All Saints Murder Investigation

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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDAOffice of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)MEDIA RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Police Question Three Suspects in All Saints Murder Investigation St. John’s, Antigua...

Antigua and Barbuda Signals Shift Toward ‘Common Sense’ Dress Code in Public Offices

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The government is moving to relax strict dress code rules in public offices after reports that individuals have been turned away while attempting to...

Cabinet Approves National Cardiology Centre at Mount St. John

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The government has approved plans to establish a national cardiology centre at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, in a move aimed at expanding...

Pensioners to Receive 5% Increase as Government Expands Wage Relief

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Pensioners in Antigua and Barbuda are set to receive a 5% increase in payments following a Cabinet decision to expand its wage relief measures...

Antigua and Barbuda Considers Ticketing System for Public Smoking Violations

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The government is considering introducing a ticketing system for smoking in public places, in a move aimed at reducing court cases and standardizing...

Antigua and Barbuda Spends $992 Per Diabetes Patient Amid Rising Regional Burden

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Last week, CARISTATS mapped diabetes prevalence across CARICOM, from 8.5% in Haiti to 16.4% in Guyana. This week, we follow the money. The International Diabetes...

Government Moves to Subsidize Airfare Between Antigua and Barbuda

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The government is moving to subsidize air travel between Antigua and Barbuda in response to rising ticket prices and growing concerns over accessibility to...