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ECAB Faces Customer Frustration Two Years After Scotiabank Acquisition
Two years after Eastern Caribbean Amalgamated Bank (ECAB) acquired Scotiabank’s Antigua and Barbuda operations, customers are increasingly unhappy. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The integration process has been problematic, with issues like transaction delays, out-of-service ATMs, and poor customer service. Prime Minister Gaston Browne called for improvements in service quality…
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Hughes continues to advocate for change to the counting process so election results are known earlier
(REAL News) — Supervisor of Elections Ian Hughes says the country has outgrown the old format of counting ballots at a central location after an election. Accordingly, he will be pushing for a change in the legislation. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Based on the current law, ballots from the respective polling districts are…
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Antigua and Barbuda Fire Brigade To Be Renamed
The Antigua and Barbuda Fire Brigade is undergoing a significant name change, becoming the Antigua and Barbuda Fire and Rescue Services, as announced by Public Safety Minister Steadroy Benjamin. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The new name aligns with the department’s substantial role in ensuring public safety, including handling accidents…
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Vitz Car Flips Multiple Times, Bursts into Flames, Miraculous Escape for Driver
(REAL News) — The Traffic and Fire Departments are investigating an accident involving a Vitz motor car that burst into flames after flipping several times. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. It is alleged that the vehicle, along with another Vitz, was part of a race in the Horsford Hill area on Tuesday morning,…
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Miss Verlyn Amina Anika Richards appointed Principal of St. John’s Catholic Primary School
The Board of St. John’s Catholic Primary School wishes to announce the appointment of Miss Verlyn Amina Anika Richards as Principal of the St. John’s Catholic Primary School (SJCPS). CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Miss Richards, who has been a teacher at SJCPS for the past 22 years, is a…
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ABBA condolences for Former National Player
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) and the basketball fraternity on a whole would like to express condolences to the family and friends of former national player, Rowan ‘Tekel’ Gomes who passed away on Monday evening. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. “Hearing of the news of his passing is…
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Get Safe Online Launches New ‘Check a Website’ Service in Antigua & Barbuda
Get Safe Online, one of the leading online safety resources in the world, is excited to announce the launch and introduction of its innovative “Check a Website” service in Caribbean countries, including Antigua & Barbuda – in partnership with the Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities & Energy. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This new service,…
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DNA Candidate Challenges Opponents to Debate preceeding October’s By-Election
Andrew Antonio, the DNA candidate for St. Mary’s South Andrew Antonio, has issued a bold challenge to his opponents in the upcoming by-election. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. With unwavering determination, Antonio calls on UPP Candidate Kelvin “Shugy” Simon and ABLP Candidate Dwyane George to engage in a public debate,…
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Local Fintech XandaPay Donates $60,000 to UWI Global Campus for Youth Empowerment Scholarship
A local fintech company, XandaPay Ltd., donated $60,000 to the University of the West Indies Global Campus for two students’ education. The presentation occurred at Government House, with Governor General Sir Rodney Williams present. The scholarship, named the XandaPay ‘Youth Empowerment Scholarship,’ aims to support academically talented students facing financial challenges. XandaPay’s contribution will exceed…
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Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Opposes Airline Subsidies, Favors Destination Promotion
Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Minister Charles Fernandez, opposes subsidizing airlines for regular flights to the country. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. He prefers investing in destination promotion to boost demand, unlike some competing Caribbean destinations that offer subsidies to airlines. Fernandez believes that striking a balance is crucial but is…
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Cruise Giant Oasis Class Ship to Arrive in St. John’s Harbor, Pending Dredging Completion
The Oasis Class cruise ship, currently the world’s largest, is scheduled to make its much-anticipated arrival in St. John’s Harbour on January 2, 2024. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Tourism Minister Charles Max Fernandez confirmed this plan, but it is contingent on the successful completion of the dredging operations in…