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Union to meet with ex-LIAT workers as payments set to begin

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Senator David Massiah has announced plans to hold a meeting with former LIAT workers to discuss unresolved issues over severance payments and compensation. Speaking...

VIDEO: House Fire in Herberts Area: No Lives Lost, but a Heartbreaking Situation

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The Barbuda Council Responds to Central Government’s pronouncements on the controversial land adjudication attempt...

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The Barbuda Council represents the people of Barbuda who are the owners of the lands of Barbuda. The ongoing plan of the Gaston Browne Administration...

CABINET NOTES: January 8, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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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...