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Royal Caribbean’s $100M Beach Club to Boost Antigua and Barbuda Tourism
Royal Caribbean’s $100 million beach club at Fort James in Antigua and Barbuda is set to boost tourism, primarily serving their cruise passengers from morning till afternoon. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Originally estimated at $75-$100 million, construction costs have risen due to material inflation. Construction will commence in 2024…
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Golden Grove Primary School unveils new classrooms to tackle overcrowding issue
Golden Grove Primary School recently opened a new classroom block to alleviate overcrowding, funded by the Board of Education. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This marks Phase One of an ongoing expansion program, with notable officials like Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene and Education Minister Daryll Matthew attending the…
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School Meals and Education Minister get thumbs down
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. (REAL News) — Staff at a government primary school were appalled at the lunch offerings on Friday, September 15, as the children were given a choice of tuna or cheese on a burger bun, with a sprig of lettuce, wrapped in a bit of foil. CLICK HERE TO…
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SODA representatives invited to Antigua and Barbuda as STEM ambassadors
Two School of Dreams Academy representatives were recently invited to Antigua and Barbuda, a sister-island country in the Caribbean, to help facilitate a STEM camp for Antiguan youth. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Antigua and Barbuda is home to roughly 97,000 people, most of whom live on the larger island…
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Antigua and Barbuda Set to Launch UWI Five Islands Campus Expansion Project with Saudi Arabia’s EC$216M loan
CABINET NOTES — The Expansion Project for the UWI Five Islands Campus is set to kick off early next year, marking a significant milestone for education in Antigua and Barbuda. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. This development comes to fruition thanks to the fulfillment of a promised loan from Saudi…
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55,000 Cruise Passengers Expected to use Antigua as homeport this season
Tourism Minister Charles ‘Max’ Fernandez recently revealed some impressive numbers. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Last season saw a significant influx of tourists as 2,500 passengers arrived by air to embark on cruise-liners docked at the Cruise Tourism Port. This practice, known as homeporting, has gained popularity due to its…
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Ottos man imprisoned in connection with stolen police station truck allegedly involving officer
A resident of Ottos is currently serving a prison sentence in connection with the theft of a truck from the Langfords Police Station compound three weeks ago. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Allegations suggest that a police officer was involved in the theft. On Saturday, August 26, around 4:14 a.m.,…
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Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force bolsters operations with ‘Alpha 2’ aircraft addition
The Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force is set to enhance its operational capabilities with the introduction of ‘Alpha 2,’ a nine-seater aircraft, bolstering the ABDF’s air wing alongside ‘Alpha 1.’ CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. These aircraft will play vital roles in medevac services, troop transportation, humanitarian disaster response, and…
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‘I have no apology to you,’ Makeda Mikael tells Max Hurst
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Dear Mr. Chief of Staff, Please stop using your position to mis-represent the Cabinet with your person bile. In the first place my post was made after Cabinet met, the meeting closed, hence your reprehensible report is yours alone. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP…
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LETTER: Government’s Ineffectiveness in Ensuring Water Supply Despite High Production Levels
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. By Hella May In a glaring revelation, the Minister for Public Utilities, MELFORD NICHOLAS, has exposed the disturbing inadequacy of the government’s ability to provide a consistent and reliable water supply in ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA,…
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Housing Initiatives Flourish: A Triumph for the Gaston Browne Administration
In a significant development that underscores the commitment of the Gaston Browne Administration to addressing the housing needs of Antigua and Barbuda’s citizens, the Minister of Housing has announced that the Caribbean Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) is poised to hand over several houses to new homeowners in the Bolans development next week. CLICK HERE…