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CABINET NOTES: January 8, 2025
The Cabinet began its meeting with a prayer delivered by the Major of the Salvation Army. He prayed for God’s richest blessings on those who...
Ministry of Education Launches Second Satellite Meals Kitchen to Enhance National School Meals Programme
The Ministry of Education is proud to announce the official launch of the second Satellite Meals Kitchen under the National School Meals Programme (NSMP)...
Cabinet and FSRC Discuss Challenges Facing Offshore Banks
The Cabinet held discussions with the Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC) on Wednesday to address challenges in the offshore financial sector, particularly operational difficulties...
Government Acquires Kingdom Hall for New Wellness Center Plans
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
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
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
(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
Winston "Cliff" Hall, in his early fifties, tragically passed away unexpectedly at Redcliff Street and Corn Alley on Wednesday morning.
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David Massiah Criticizes PM’s Minimum Wage Announcement, Calls for Workers’ Rights Reform
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
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
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...
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
On Friday, 10th January 2025, the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court will mark the commencement of the New Law Year with its traditional Ceremonial Opening...