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New date announced for Throne Speech

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The Speech from the Throne will be this Thursday, the government has said. It was originally scheduled for December 13th but was rescheduled with reason. "The...

New home for Care Project to open early 2019

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The new Care Project home for persons living with disabilities will be ready to open to the residents, staff and management early in the...

Back pay distribution to continue this week

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Scores of retired government workers lined up at the Treasury Department to collect backpay payments ton Friday. The department announced pensioners will be paid a...

Antigua not in receipt of Interpol Notice To Arrest Choksi

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Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin said he is still awaiting official confirmation of an Interpol Red Notice against Mehul Choksi. Choksi, a CIP Citizen of Antigua...

AG not surprised that injunction into Barbuda Land Act amendment failed

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Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin said he anticipated the court would rule in the government’s favor in a recent injunctive relief case brought by Barbudans. “In...

Woman allegedly stabs her boyfriend

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A man has been taken to the hospital after being stabbed in the Point Area moments ago. The act was allegedly done by a female,...

Man To Undergo Psychiatric Treatment Before Sentencing For Unlawful Wounding

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A High Court judge ordered a man to undergo months of treatment at the Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital before he passes sentence on him. Twenty-three-year-old Anthony...

Man Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter After 2017 Killing

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The man who killed 25-year-old Gavin Edwards last year pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the High Court today. Anthony Joseph of Point Area was 21-years-old...

Prime Minister Browne invites Scotiabank to early meeting to discuss purchase of Antigua holdings

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has invited competent authorities of the Bank of Nova Scotia to a meeting by 7th January 2019 to discuss the...

Three charged after alleged shoot out with police

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The three men who were allegedly involved in a shooting incident with the police on Monday are now charged. On Thursday police jointly charged 24-year-old...

Treasury announces date for pensioners backpay

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Pensioners who are owed back payments and other outstanding monies will begin receiving payments tomorrow 14 December, 2018 The Treasury Department announced that it will...

Team Antigua Island Girls mentor urges calm

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Seafarer Eli Fuller, whose Team Antigua Atlantic Rowers placed second in last year's Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, is urging the public to stay calm...

Swimmers in China for FINA World Championships

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Fresh off of impressive performances at the 28th Annual OECS Swimming Championships, four of Antigua and Barbuda’s top swimmers are headed to Hangzhou, China to...