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LETTER: Shame on You, Dr. Jaqui Quinn!
Shame on You, Dr. Jaqui Quinn!
As a proud supporter of the United Progressive Party (UPP), I am appalled by Dr. Jaqui Quinn's recent attempt...
Antigua and Barbuda’s Workers on the Frontlines of Extreme Heat
by Latrishka Thomas
The sun beats down mercilessly daily, transforming countries like Antigua into a crucible of rising temperatures.
In 2024, the island is not just...
Antigua and Barbuda Government Steps Up Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Government Steps Up Fight Against Gender-Based Violence
Senator Michael Joseph has outlined the government’s commitment to addressing gender-based violence through new policies and initiatives, including...
InterCaribbean Trophy For World’s Best Regional Airline Touches Down in Antigua and Barbuda
InterCaribbean Trophy Relay Touches Down in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda celebrated the arrival of the InterCaribbean Airlines Trophy Relay, a symbol of the...
Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier – 100 not out!
Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier – 100 not out!
On behalf of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles...
CDB Approves USD 34.8 Million Loan to Build Geothermal Energy Plant in Dominica
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has approved a USD 34.8 million loan to the Geothermal Power Company of Dominica (GPC) to fund the construction...
Senate Passes Budget Following Fiery Debate
Antigua and Barbuda Senate Approves 2024 Budget Amid Debate
The Senate has passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill after an intense debate, with Leader of Government...
Shoul Defends ABLP’s Record While Slamming UPP’s Governance Failures
Criticism of UPP’s Governance Dominates Senator Shoul’s Budget Debate Contribution
Senator Philip Shoul took aim at the United Progressive Party’s (UPP) tenure in government during...
Senator Jonathan Joseph Criticises Lenient Punishment for Heinous Crimes
Senator Jonathan Joseph has criticised what he called inadequate sentencing in cases involving crimes against women and children.
During a Senate debate on the Appropriation...
Government Touts Record Scholarship Numbers and UWI Five Islands Enrollment
Government Touts Record Scholarship Numbers and UWI Five Islands Enrollment
The government’s commitment to expanding access to tertiary education has been noted in the budget...
Youth Crime Drops Amid Government Intervention Efforts
Senator Michael Joseph has commended the government’s initiatives to tackle youth crime and violence, citing a significant reduction in youth-related offenses as a direct...
Consultant brought in from Essex to modernize the landfill
Senator Joseph Highlights Landfill Modernization Efforts
A consultant from Essex with over 15 years of experience has been brought in to develop a plan for...
Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Recorded Near Antigua and Guadeloupe
Magnitude 3.7 Earthquake Recorded Near Guadeloupe
The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) reported a magnitude 3.7 earthquake late Thursday night....