Thursday, September 18, 2025

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Panama Canal Drought, Ukraine Crisis, and Israel-Hamas Tension Raise Concerns

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Mounting concerns exist over prolonged drought in the Panama Canal, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the Israel-Hamas situation, potentially increasing shipping costs and...

New Zealand Funds Antigua and Barbuda’s SIDS Fourth Conference, Strengthens Bilateral Ties

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New Zealand's funding for Antigua and Barbuda's SIDS Fourth conference is crucial for setting the agenda for small island developing states. Foreign Affairs Minister E.P....

CDB backs efforts to boost regional air travel

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The Caribbean Development Bank is backing efforts to boost intra-regional travel after the collapse of LIAT 1974. Though the bank has not commented on talks...

Chief of Staff Responds to Controversy Surrounding Crematorium Construction Deal

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Chief of Staff Lionel ‘Max’ Hurst responded to CYW International group's concerns over the country’s first crematorium construction fallout. The group, including Shelley Challenger, Minnelle...

Leeds City College of Music Embarks on Cultural Exchange Tour in Antigua

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Leeds City College of Music Embarks on Cultural Exchange Tour in Antigua   – The Caribbean Elective Programme in partnership with the Ministry of Education,...

Special Economic Zone Amendment Aimed At Preventing State Within a State

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Antigua's Special Economic Zone Amendment Bill 2024: Attorney General Highlights Police Role to Prevent State Within a State   Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin emphasized the critical...

LETTER: Concerns Raised Over Misuse of Social Welfare Vouchers: Are They Reaching Those in...

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Dear Editor, Good day. I was recently at a supermarket in town where the vouchers given out to citizens in need were being accepted. The lady...

Antigua’s Parliament Passes Measure to Increase Money Transfer Taxes

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Antigua's Parliament Passes Measure to Increase Money Transfer Taxes   Antigua and Barbuda's Parliament passed a measure yesterday to increase money transfer taxes from 2% to...

Opposition Leader Raises Concerns Over ABST Payment Changes

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Opposition Raises Concerns Over ABST Payment Change The recent decision by the government to reduce the number of days for payment of the Antigua and...

What influence does CARICOM’s foreign policy strategies have in aiding to strengthen the Community’s...

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What influence does CARICOM’s foreign policy strategies have in aiding to strengthen the Community’s foreign policy coordination? Thus was the title of the thesis presented...

Businesses in Antigua only have 15 days to pay over ABST to the Government,...

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Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax Act Amendment Bill Presented by Prime Minister Gaston Browne   In a recent session of the Antigua and Barbuda House of...

Opposition Leader Rejected Two Locations For A New Office Space, Minister Browne says

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Opposition leader Jamale Pringle expressed frustration over the lack of progress in securing an office space for his duties. He emphasized that the leader of...

FSRC On Top Of Global Bank of Commerce Issues

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The FSRC is investigating issues involving the Global Bank of Commerce and depositor Jack Stroll, according to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. The bank is struggling...