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Government Acquires Kingdom Hall for New Wellness Center Plans

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The government of Antigua and Barbuda has completed the purchase of the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall near Sea View Farm. The 6-acre property was...

Health Minister: No Significant Threat from Human Metapneumovirus

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Health Minister: No Significant Threat from Human Metapneumovirus Health Minister Sir Molwyn Joseph has sought to calm public concerns regarding the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), confirming...

JAMAICA: Proposal to decriminalize sexual activities among children back on table

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The Jamaica Gleaner- A suggestion that Jamaica enact legislative changes that would prescribe social intervention and not criminal prosecution for children engaging in sexual...

Trump will not rule out force to take Panama Canal, Greenland

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(Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump refused on Tuesday to rule out using military or economic action to pursue acquisition of the Panama Canal...

Man who died in St. John’s Identified as Winston Hall

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Winston "Cliff" Hall, in his early fifties, tragically passed away unexpectedly at Redcliff Street and Corn Alley on Wednesday morning. CLICK HERE TO JOIN...

David Massiah Criticizes PM’s Minimum Wage Announcement, Calls for Workers’ Rights Reform

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David Massiah Criticizes PM’s Minimum Wage Announcement, Calls for Workers’ Rights Reform Senator and union leader David Massiah has criticized Prime Minister Gaston Browne's recent...

George Wehner Proposes UWI Campus in Pares to Boost Agriculture and Education

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George Wehner, the United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for the January 14 by-election in St. Peter, has pledged to establish a branch of the...

HMPV may be spreading in China. Here’s what to know about this virus

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BBC- In recent weeks, scenes of hospitals in China overrun with masked people have made their rounds on social media, sparking worries of another...

UK Native Jim Hodgekinson Dies Amid Claims of Abandonment at Sir Lester Bird Medical...

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Jim Hodgekinson, a UK native who had lived in Antigua and Barbuda since 2007, has died amid claims of being abandoned at Sir Lester...

Opening of the New Law Year Set for January 10th, 2025

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On Friday, 10th January 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will mark the commencement of the New Law Year with its traditional Ceremonial Opening...

QUESTION: How Can We Combat Misinformation and Restore Trust in the Media in the...

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In an age where social media amplifies misinformation and disinformation, how can individuals and communities better discern credible news sources from misleading content, especially...

Samantha May-Francis’s Term as Interim President of Antigua and Barbuda’s Industrial Court Officially Extended

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The tenure of Ms. Samantha May-Francis as Interim President of the Industrial Court of Antigua and Barbuda has been officially extended. This announcement was...

CDB Approves USD900K Grant to UWI to Strengthen Water & Climate Resilience in Jamaica

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 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved a grant of USD909,000 to The University of the West Indies (UWI) to support critical efforts...