PM Browne Calls on Hospitality Workers to Form Their Own Union
Amid a heated exchange with the Antigua and Barbuda Workers Union (ABWU) over wages in the hotel sector, Prime Minister Gaston Browne has proposed that hospitality workers establish their own union to…
Andrew Hedley Appointed Director of Business Development at Tamarind Hills Resort and Villas
Tamarind Hills Resorts and Villas has appointed Andrew Hedley, as Director of Business Development. Mr. Hedley brings with him to his new role a vast knowledge of luxury resorts and…
Minister Anthony Smith Announces Reintroduction of ABAFY to Engage Youth in Agriculture
In a landmark event aimed at invigorating the agricultural sector in Antigua and Barbuda, Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy, Hon. Anthony Smith, announced the reintroduction of the Antigua &…
Department Of Creative Industries Announces Winners Of The Christmas Home And Business Lighting Competition 2024
The Ministry of Education, Sports, and Creative Industries is pleased to announce the winners of the Christmas Home and Business Lighting Competition 2024. This annual event is aimed at…
Police Probe Sudden Death Of Jennings Resident
Police at Bolans Police Station are investigating the sudden death of Joel Carbon of Jennings.The 37-year-old was found lying motionless inside his vehicle at Bolans around 10:55 pm on Monday,…
Clarifying Misconceptions about the Panama Canal
By Sir Ronald Sanders Recent remarks by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump have drawn attention to the Panama Canal. He accused the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) of charging higher fees for…
Cabinet To Consult on National Retirement Age and Pension Payment Alignment
The Cabinet is to begin consultation with several unions, businesses, and social groups about the feasibility of creating a National Retirement Age that would match the age at which Social…
APUA Considers Net Metering, Net Billing for alternative energy systems on properties
Cabinet Notes: The Cabinet held an intense discussion on NET METERING and NET BILLING. These systems refer to APUA’s provision of electricity to customers who choose to place alternative energy systems…
Scientists blame a new weather phenomenon for California’s wildfires
As the LA wildfire is on track to be the most devastating blaze ever in Southern California, a timely new study identifies the cause. Scientists at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) have…
Breaking the Chains of Poverty: A need for political will
By Sir Ronald Sanders The year 2024 has underscored a grim reality: poverty continues to be an unyielding adversary, sowing division and instability in a world already grappling with profound…
