Thursday, April 23, 2026

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Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association Introduces “Legacy Board” to Strengthen Future Leadership 

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The Antigua and Barbuda Dental Association (ABDA) is proud to announce the election of its new Executive Board, marking a significant step forward in the organization’s growth and long-term sustainability.  The newly elected Executive Board comprises+:  Front row (left to right): Dr. Jessica Fernandez – Assistant Secretary; Dr. Kronskie Dickenson-Foster – Vice President; Dr. Deborah Akande – Continuing President; Dr. Derek Marshall...

Nigel Bascus Says He Will Work With Any Government if Elected as Independent MP

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Independent candidate Nigel Bascus says he will support whichever party forms the next government if elected to represent St. John’s Rural West, arguing...

Man admits to possessing illegal shotgun, remanded for sentencing

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A 26-year-old man has been remanded in custody after admitting to possessing an illegal firearm discovered at his home. Ajahnae Nicholas pleaded guilty when he...

Garbage Collection Disrupted as Workers Walk Off Job Over Pay and Treatment Concerns

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Garbage collection services were disrupted across parts of the country on Wednesday after sanitation workers staged a walkout, citing poor treatment and a lack...

LETTER: Antigua and Barbuda First: Our Democracy Will Not Bend

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By A Concerned Citizen, Antigua and Barbuda to the Bone At a United Progressive Party public meeting last evening, a statement was made that should...

Pringle says extension of time for non-nationals will move from 3 to 6...

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Pringle Says UPP Will Extend Legal Stay for Non-Nationals to Six Months Jamale Pringle, political leader of the United Progressive Party, said a UPP...

UPP Candidate Jonathan Joseph Says Cancer Patients Enduring ‘Hell,’ Pledges Urgent Reform

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UPP Candidate Jonathan Joseph Says Cancer Patients Enduring ‘Hell,’ Pledges Urgent Reform Jonathan Joseph, the United Progressive Party candidate for St. Mary’s North, delivered a...

Sherfield Bowen Says the United States Wants ‘a New Government’ in Antigua

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UPP Deputy Political Leader Sherfield Bowen Says U.S. Wants ‘a New Government’ in Antigua Sherfield Bowen, deputy political leader of the United Progressive Party, told...

Emanuel Peters Pledges to Donate Entire Parliamentary Salary to Lift Rural South Out of...

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ST. JOHN’S, Antigua — United Progressive Party candidate for Rural South Emanuel Peters has pledged to donate 100 percent of his parliamentary salary to...

840,000 Annual Deaths Linked to Workplace Stress Risks

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 (ILO News) World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026  840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work GENEVA (ILO News) – More...

Quo Vadis, CARICOM? Strengthening Unity Through Clarity: A Constructive Path Forward

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By Ambassador Dr. Clarence E Pilgrim  The current developments within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) present not merely a challenge, but an opportunity—an opportunity to reaffirm...

Nicholas Eyes Stronger Margin in Bellwether City East After Six-Vote Win

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A constituency decided by just six votes in the last general election is again drawing national attention, as incumbent ABLP candidate Melford Nicholas...

Nicholas Cites Job Placements and Youth Programmes as Key Achievements

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“Several scores of individuals have been able to find gainful employment as a result of my intervention,” ABLP incumbent candidate for St. John’s...