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Region mourns fallen port workers in moment of silence
Yesterday, a moment of silence united the region in remembrance of port workers who recently lost their lives. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group Among them was Antiguan Denroy “Waka” Harrigan, who tragically passed away following a horrific accident at the Deep-Water Harbour on July 18.…
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ABLP and UPP trade words ahead of crucial byelection
(CMC) — The Antigua and Barbuda Government and the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) were trading allegations ahead of Monday’s Nomination Day for the crucial St Mary’s South constituency byelection. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon, who stepped down in a bid…
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Villa resident fined $8K for drug possession; 2 months to pay
A Villa resident has been fined $8,000 on drug-possession charges and has been given two months to pay. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group Rene Horsford of Villa and Otis George of Fort Road were jointly charged with several drug-related offences by the Police and were…
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PM Browne to speak at Launch of Multidimensional Vulnerability Index Report in Morocco
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is today in Marrakech, Morocco where he will be one of the main speakers at the launch of the Report of the High-Level Panel on the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) on the margins of the 2023 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Get the…
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ABLP’s Dwayne George and UPP’s Kelvin Simon secure nominations for St. Mary’s South byelection
Dwayne George of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) and Kelvin Shugy Simon of the United Progressive Party (UPP) were officially nominated for the upcoming St. Mary’s South by-elections on October 24th, with both candidates experiencing significant support from their respective followers. ——————————————————————— Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to…
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‘Be Kind to Your Mind’ School Tour by Chaneil Imhoff Commences at TOR Memorial School
Cover Photo: Chaneil Imhoff and T.O.R Principal Mrs. Arlene Gonsalves Chaneil Imhoff, a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness, has officially launched the “Be Kind to Your Mind” School Tour, an engaging and educational initiative designed to empower children aged 8 to 12 with essential knowledge about mental health. The tour commenced on October 9th,…
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Parent of 10-year-old girl alleges she was sexually molested by a man
(REAL News) — Another incident involving the sexual molestation of an under-aged child is being investigated by the Police. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group This time, the allegation is serious indecency against a 10-year-old girl. Reports say that, on October 5, the child’s father took…
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HPV Vaccine Considered for Inclusion in National Childhood Immunization Programme
Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health are in discussions regarding the potential inclusion of the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) in the mandatory childhood vaccination schedule. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group While no policy has been formalized yet, Health Minister Molwyn Joseph…
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UPP denies PM Browne’s ‘fake profile’ claims and says his bid for sympathy votes will not work
The United Progressive Party (UPP) views with contempt the latest effort of Prime Minister Gaston Browne to gain the support of the people of Antigua and Barbuda: by claiming to be the cyber victim of Opposition operatives. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group PM Browne alleges…
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Trinidad Finance Minister’s CAL plan incenses Antigua
Finance Minister Colm Imbert’s recent budget announcement regarding Caribbean Airlines’ regional expansion plans has struck a wrong chord with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, with a spokesperson saying they intend to “fight” the situation. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group The CAL situation was the…
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Government of Antigua and Barbuda condemns assault on Israel
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda issued a statement Sunday condemning the assault on Israel. Get the news delivered directly to your phone. Click here to Join our WhatsApp Group FULL STATEMENT: “The Government of Antigua and Barbuda condemns the terrorist assault on Israel as we condemn terrorism everywhere. “No issue is solved by aggression…