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BREAKING NEWS: Jamale Pringle Re-elected as Leader of United Progressive Party
In a highly anticipated outcome, Jamale Pringle has been re-elected as the leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP) during the party’s 12th biennial convention on Sunday. He contested against Richard Lewis. This re-election solidifies Pringle’s leadership position within the UPP and reflects a unified support base within the party. More to come CLICK HERE TO…
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CARPHA Supports Antigua and Barbuda in Building Capacity for upcoming Mass Gathering Events
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is conducting an integrated mission to Antigua and Barbuda (ANU) during April 15-19th to build capacity in surveillance, early warning and response systems, laboratory capacity, competence in health and food safety, and prepare for the launch of the CARPHA Regional Tourism and Health Program (THP), ahead of the 4th International…
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PM Browne still ‘pretty sure’ United States will establish Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he’s still “pretty sure” the United States will establish an embassy on the island. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Last July Government’s Chief of Staff Lionell ‘Max’ Hurst said Antigua and Barbuda had designated a plot…
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2 polls show Anthony Smith won’t win All Saints West seat in next election — Browne
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) Leader Gaston Browne says two polls commissioned by the party show that Anthony Smith will have an uphill battle winning the All Saints West seat next election. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Without giving specific details, Browne said…
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Gaston Browne: Labour Party has grown and is stronger since last election
Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party Leader Gaston Browne says the party has grown in popularity since the last election. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The ABLP narrowly escaped defeat in the Jan. 18, 2023 election, winning nine seats. The United Progressive Party took six…
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PM says UPP’s ‘Uncle Toms’ sullied Antigua and Barbuda’s relationship with China in Newsweek article
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has chided two members of the United Progressive Party (UPP), whom he described as “Uncle Toms”, saying they have “sullied the excellent relationship that Antigua and Barbuda enjoys with the People’s Republic of China. In his weekly radio programme on Pointe FM, the Prime Minister responded to the article, titled: China…
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Violent altercation at Jennings Secondary School leaves 2 students injured
A fight at the Jennings Secondary School has left two male students nursing stab wounds. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Reports say the principal notified the Police that a fight had broken out at the school and each boy – from Grays Farm and…
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Employers asked to do more to accommodate working mothers
Vice President of the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) Youth Arm, Blair Rose, believes that too many women are forced to choose between embracing motherhood and maintaining successful careers. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Rose was speaking on ABWU’s recently launched series: The…
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Landing gear arrives, LIAT 2020 still on course for operations
IAT 2020 should hit the skies in short order despite recent news of faulty landing gear being spotted. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP During test flights of a recently acquired aircraft, the airline discovered the issue and promptly took action by purchasing new parts.…
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3 Caribbean change-makers on speaker line-up for UPP’s 12th Biennial Convention
The United Progressive Party’s (UPP) 12th Biennial Convention will officially begin with a grand ceremony on Saturday April 20, at 6 PM at the Multipurpose Centre. Under the theme “Together in Unity: Forward to Victory,” the Convention is designed to foster unity among party leaders, members and supporters, recognizing that a united front is essential…
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Ex-boyfriend accused of double rape in court testimony
A woman testified in court that her ex-boyfriend raped her twice in one day out of anger over suspicions of her involvement with someone else. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP They had dated for six months in 2019, and the incidents occurred about a…