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Yorks resident reports theft of wallet and important documents

A resident of Yorks has reported the theft of a wallet containing cash, a cheque, and several important personal documents, which allegedly occurred over the weekend. According to reports, the victim ...
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Senator Johnson highlights education, entrepreneurship in Budget debate

By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Senator Kiz Johnson has praised the 2026 national Budget as a people-centred framework that prioritizes education and entrepreneurship, ...
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Local students shine in Caribbean Poetry Contest

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries is proud to announce that Shakeir Thomas of Antigua Grammar School has won the Secondary School category of Macmillan Education’s Language ...
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Salvation Army commences distribution of Christmas hampers

By Kisean Joseph [email protected] The Salvation Army (SA) commenced its annual Christmas hamper distribution ...
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Senator Jamilla Kirwan calls for maintenance-first approach to national infrastructure

By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] Independent Senator Jamilla Kirwan delivered her maiden Budget presentation by calling for a fundamental shift in how Antigua and Barbuda ...
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Senator Quinn-Williams claims 2026 Budget “full of tricks, tales, and talk”

Senator Pearl Quinn-Williams launched a scathing critique of the government's 2026 Budget during yesterday's Senate debate, characterizing it as disconnected from the economic reality facing Antiguans ...
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International scrutiny on Antigua and Barbuda’s CIP intensifies after US visa proclamation

Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Programme is again under intense international scrutiny following a new United States presidential proclamation that will suspend the issuance of US ...
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Advocates for Constitutional Reform welcome gov’t’s move to transition to Republic and change Oath of Allegiance

By Kisean Joseph [email protected] A grassroots advocacy organization is celebrating the government's ...
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China and A&B strengthen ties at diplomatic reception

By Sharon N Simon [email protected] The Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda hosted a high-level diplomatic ...
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Hotel workers to receive wage increase in January

Thousands of workers employed at hotels that are signatories to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) and the Antigua and Barbuda Hotels and Tourism ...
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Fort Road dominate opponents while Sea View Farm and Real Blizzard pick up narrow wins in FA’s Second Division

By Neto Baptiste Fort Road FC were huge winners in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Second Division on Monday, hammering Tamo FC 7-1 when they met at the Keithley Sheppard ...
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AG announces new Aged Care Bill Mandate: Mandatory fees for residents of Fiennes Institute

By Deslyn A Joseph On the final day of the Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Monday, Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin announced that the upcoming Aged Care Bill will mandate that ...