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Sex Offender Register still not operational
Despite the passing of the Sex Offender Register Bill, residents are still unable to track sex offenders as the system is not yet operational. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin mentioned that all preparatory work has been completed, with an imminent…
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Antiguans Launch Crochet Exhibit to Raise Environmental Awareness
More than 40 Antiguans from different sectors of society came together to craft replicas of the coral reef and sea animals to promote environmental protection. Entitled “Crochet for a Cause: Ridge to Reef,” the project’s implementation in Antigua and Barbuda featured two days of workshops at the National Public Library where participants were equipped with…
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Heritage Trust of Antigua and Barbuda marks World Heritage Day
The Heritage Trust of Antigua and Barbuda (HTAB) is proud to join the global community in celebrating World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites, on April 18th. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP In commemoration of this occasion, HTAB…
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MP Lewis Calls for Urgent and Wide-Reaching Relief Measures to ‘Ease the Gaston Browne Squeeze’
As we approach the end of the tourist season, I call on Gaston Browne to ease the squeeze on the people of Antigua and Barbuda, by addressing the damage caused by his broken election promises. In particular, the Prime Minister promised to lower the cost of living, then mercilessly presided over record increases in the…
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Immigration and tourism officials explore tech solution for faster passenger processing at Antigua’s V.C. Bird International Airport
CABINET NOTES: Two senior officials from the Immigration and Tourism Departments accompanied the principal of a technology company called ZEN to Cabinet, interested in providing a fix for reducing the waiting time for passengers arriving Antigua, especially on weekends. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Passengers…
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Antigua to purchase freezers as less family members claim their dead relatives
CABINET NOTES: The Cabinet invited the Chief Pathologist to address the issue of autopsies and the state of the government-owned mortuary. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The principal reliance for the disposal of cadavers lies with the two funeral homes–providing the dead are claimed…
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Carlisle man reports unauthorized debit card use for All Mart purchases
A case of an alleged fraud involving a Carlisle man is being investigated by the Police. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Allegedly, an unknown person has been using the man’s ACB Caribbean debit card, according to his report to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).…
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Junior police officer faces disciplinary charges after being accused of insubordination and disobedience
A junior officer in the Police Force is facing disciplinary charges following an investigation. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The constable is accused of insubordination and disobedience to orders, charges reportedly made against him by a senior sergeant. Reports say the probe was undertaken…
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CABINET NOTES of Wednesday 17th April 2024
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 17 April 2024 As is the weekly custom, a priest (of the Moravian Church) delivered prayers at the start of the meeting and prayed for the success of the SIDS 4 Conference scheduled for May 27- 30. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET…
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Antigua and Barbuda named among top 5 Citizenship by Investment programmes
To guide international investors through the process of making the best decisions for their businesses and families,Henley & Partnersrecently published the 2024 edition of theGlobal Citizenship Program Index, a comprehensive and interactive analytical tool thatranks the world’s most important citizenship by investment programs on an array of criteria including quality of life, visa-free travel, investment…
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Antigua and Barbuda has gone into a decline under the Browne Administration, former PM Spencer laments
Former Prime Minister Dr. Winston Baldwin Spencer considers the governance style of the Gaston Browne Administration as retrogressive when compared to that of the United Progressive Party (UPP). CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP According to Spencer, when one compares the UPP’s approach to governance and what it did for the people, Antigua…