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‘Vampire Killer’ disrespects magistrate

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  Delano Forbes, who is charged with four murders was sentenced to three months in prison for contempt of court this morning.   Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel reprimanded...

PM says Canada visa imposition ‘a good thing’

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told Pointe FM that the decision of Canada to impose visa restrictions on Antigua and Barbuda is a good...

APUA installs broadband in schools

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The Antigua Public Utilities Authority announced today that it has installed high-speed internet in seventeen (17) public primary schools across Antigua. The APUA Telecommunications Business...

PM tells port workers to follow chain of command

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told striking port workers to follow the process within the organisation to air their grievances. There was a stoppage of work...

Fete tax stays says government

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The government says it fully intends to collect a tax on entertainment activities even as it awaits a proposal from promoters. The issue of taxes...

Police charge Cheryl Thompson with human trafficking

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Police have arrested and charged Cheryl Thompson of Paradise View on five counts of Debt Bondage in relation to Human Trafficking and five counts...

Hurricanes threaten Barbuda and countries still recovering from 2017 storms: officials

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(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The onset of hurricane season this week could prove disastrous for Caribbean nations that were slammed by storms last year...

PM says tackling heavy Caribbean debt is key to future disaster protection

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(Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Caribbean nations weighed down by debts must find ways to restructure what they owe to free up money for investment...

Caribbean Islands Hit by 2017 Hurricanes Move Closer to Full Recovery

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The Caribbean islands worst hit by 2017’s three devastating storms say that airports, resorts, restaurants and recreation venues are getting ready for the summer...

After Ireland pressure mounts on Antigua to legalise abortion

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Following a landslide victory for the Repeal campaign in Ireland's historic referendum last week, pressure is mounting on other countries with similarly draconian laws to legalize...

CDEMA’s Legacy Project implemented in Antigua and Barbuda post Hurricane Irma

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 In the Aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which significantly impacted the islands of the Caribbean in September 2017, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management...

Pollster calls for Michael to stand down as MP

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(WIC) Barbadian pollster Peter Wickham believes scandal-hit Asot Michael should step down as an MP. The St Peter parliamentary representative already resigned from his role as minister...

Vampire Killer took another life when he escaped

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(Release) Police have arrested and charged Delano Forbes of Sweets Village for the murder of Morison Thomas of Matthews Village. Offence occurred March 7th 2018...