Wednesday, December 17, 2025

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In Defence of Common Entrance: Abolishing Exams Won’t Fix Inequality

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In Defence of Common Entrance: Abolishing Exams Won’t Fix Inequality Carlon T. Knight The results from Grade Six National Assessment are out, or in my day,...

LETTER: What Happened to Orden Passo David? The Country Is Still Waiting for Answers

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Dear Editor,  It has been months since Orden Passo vanished without a trace from Antigua and Barbuda, and the silence surrounding his case has become deafening. Friends, family, and...

Prime Minister Gaston Browne Leads Antigua and Barbuda Delegation at 49th CARICOM Heads of...

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne Leads Antigua and Barbuda Delegation at 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Conference in Jamaica Montego Bay, Jamaica – 5 July 2025 –...

Tropical Storm Chantal forms; heavy rains headed for coastal Carolinas

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USA TODAY: Tropical Storm Chantal, which formed off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday, July 5, is expected to bring heavy rainfall across...
Minimum Wage Set to Increase Again in Antigua and Barbuda

PM Browne: UPP’s Inaction Doomed Social Security, Our Plan Will Save It

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PM Browne: UPP's Inaction Doomed Social Security, Our Plan Will Save It Prime Minister Gaston Browne has launched a stinging critique of the United Progressive...

Jolly Beach for Pensions: Gov’t Proposes Bold Real Estate Investment to Secure Social Security

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Jolly Beach for Pensions: Gov’t Proposes Bold Real Estate Investment to Secure Social Security The Antigua and Barbuda government is moving ahead with a bold...

Prison Breach Sparks Security Probe and Contraband Investigation

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Prison Breach Sparks Security Probe and Contraband Investigation Authorities are investigating a security breach at His Majesty’s Prison after a man was seen scaling the...

LETTER: Big Men Washing Dishes (For Adults Only)

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Lester Simon Big Men Washing Dishes (For Adults Only) 1. I grew up with my maternal grandmother for most of my pre-teenage life. Some of the...

Queen of Carnival contestants host food drive to benefit the Sunshine Home For Girls

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Queen of Carnival 2025 delegates, fondly known as the Celestial Five, embarked on a heartfelt mission today, hosting a community food drive to benefit...

Valuable rig stolen from trucking company

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A rig owned by Maulvin’s Trucking was stolen from the company’s premises, with surveillance footage showing the theft on June 22nd. Staff only noticed...

High speed case ends in crash

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Early Friday, a high-speed police chase ended in a crash after a driver evaded officers and recklessy navigated through a construction zone, causing workers...

PM Browne gives further details on the Jolly Beach/Social Security Investment, debunks myths, defends...

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Background The Government of Antigua & Barbuda (GOAB) in partnership with our National Social Security Scheme, proposes a strategic investment in Jolly Beach Hotel, to...

Therese Mathurin Honored with Lady Williams Humanitarian Award 2025

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Therese Mathurin Honored with Lady Williams Humanitarian Award 2025 TEXT: The prestigious Lady Williams Humanitarian Award for 2025 has been awarded to Therese Mathurin at the...