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Gov’t threatens to take back naturalised citizenship for crime
Naturalized citizens of Antigua and Barbuda who are involved in serious crimes face the risk of deportation and loss of their citizenship.
This was announced...
New law to speed up ship registration
The Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda has passed the Antigua and Barbuda Merchant’s Shipping Bill 2017 despite concerns by some parliamentarians.
Three parliamentarians-Opposition Leader...
Bahamas: Texas newlyweds go missing on honeymoon
Newlyweds Forrest and Donna Sanco had planned a week-long honeymoon in the Bahamas starting Sept. 25, but family members now say they never arrived at their...
Trinidad knock USA out of 2018 World Cup
The United States have been eliminated from World Cup contention, a shocking loss to Trinidad and Tobago ending the Americans' streak of seven straight appearances at...
Parliament debates harsher penalties for gun possession
People who are found with illegal guns and ammunition and those found guilty of gun-related offences will feel the full brunt of the law,...
ABFA and CFU team up for hurricane-stricken islands
Local and regional football entities have joined forces to donate to islands in dire need of relief supplies including sister-isle Barbuda and further afield.
The...
PM says deportation for non-national criminals
The government is prepared to have non-national criminal elements who are found to be committing illegal acts in Antigua and Barbuda deported.
Prime Minister Gaston...
Prime Minister meets with Morocco Ambassador
(Press Release)
Prime Minister Gaston Browne received the representative of Morocco, Ambassador Abderrahim Kadmiri, among a series of diplomatic appointments Monday.
Ambassador Kadmiri brought a message of...
September tourist numbers way down
On the heels of the announcement of a record breaking year for cruise tourist arrivals, the latest tourism statistics point to dismal performance in...
Tougher gun laws among seven Bills to be debated today
The lower house of Parliament will meet today to debate seven Bills, including amendments which will add stricter punishments for those who break gun...
Man impersonates Barbudan for relief supplies
A man was being questioned by police for allegedly taking money and food supplies intended for Barbudan residents displaced by Hurricane Irma.
Antigua News Room (ANR) understands that...
VIDEO: Victory for protesters, shop steward free to attend Conference
There was a huge disruption at the Antigua and Barbuda Trades and Labour Union’s (AT&LU) 78th annual delegates conference this year when those in attendance...
ABEC opens voter registration in constituencies
(Press Release)
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) is pleased to announce that the process of decentralisation has started. Decentralisation refers to the movement of the...