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Red Cross launches fishing recovery programme
The Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross has launched a Fishing Livelihood Recovery Programme as part of their Hurricane Irma recovery efforts in Barbuda.
The project...
Electrocuted man identified
Lawmen have confirmed that the New Winthorpes man who was electrocuted on Sunday is Elvis Edwards.
Based on preliminary reports of the tragic event, the...
Ayre’s Antigua hotel will be funded by bitcoin profits-reports
Calvin Ayre, a gambling and bitcoin multi-millionaire who was once on the run from the US authorities, is building a $100m five-star resort on...
WIOC pays tribute to the late Ruth Rappaport
The West Indies Oil Company (WIOC) today paid tribute to the late Ruth Rappaport, wife of the late Bruce Rappaport, who died on February 5,...
CIP price war?
Member countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Friday dismissed suggestions of a price war among themselves aimed at attracting foreign investors...
Antigua takes center stage at UWI homecoming celebrations in Jamaica
The Antigua Barbuda Students Association in Jamaica stole the spotlight as activities commenced to celebrate the University of the West Indies 70th anniversary.
The number...
Poll finds cost of living and crime among major concerns for residents
A poll conducted ahead of the next general election has found that cost of living is among major concerns for residents.
In the latest CADRES poll by Peter Wickhman, residents...
Man dies after electric shock
A New Winthorpes man in his 50's is dead after being electrocuted this morning.
According to reports, the man died in the process of moving...
“Vampire killer” thinks he’s possessed by demons says dad
The father of 23-year-old murder suspect Delano Forbes says his son believes he is possessed by demons.
Jimmy Forbes says his son, who was once...
Fire destroys principal’s office at Princess Margaret School
Officials are investigating a fire which has completely destroyed the office of the headmaster at the Princess Margaret Secondary School.
The fire brigade has been successful...
Five officers under investigation for “Vampire Killer” escape
The Royal Police Force has launched an investigation into the circumstances that led to murder suspect Delano Forbes' escape from five officers.
The probe is...
Parliament to debate new bills to regulate construction professionals
Members of Parliament will be meeting in the Lower House, next week, to debate four new bills aimed at helping to regulate the construction...
Transport Board commissions new school buses
The Transport Board has introduced four new school buses to their aging fleet to address the difficulty of finding parts for the old models.
The...