Ralph Gonsalves explains himself on Guyana Venezuela map
By Sir Ronald Sanders The New Year broke over Guyana with Guyanese everywhere deeply worried about the intentions of the Nicolas Maduro government in Venezuela which, through various communiques and…
Three baby girls make their entrance into this world on New Year’s Day 2024, hospital maternity ward reports
( Real Antigua) Three newborns – all girls – were welcomed into this world by theirhappy families on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2024. According to reports from the Sir Lester…
State Insurance gives notice of intention to axe its line of supervisors, effective March 31, as part of ‘viability’ strategy
( Real News Antigua)...One class of workers at the State Insurance Company Ltd. is set to be made redundant as of March 31, 2004. According to correspondence signed by Chief…
Lack of manpower to reprice goods challenges businesses, and will affect consumers briefly, says Consumer Affairs director
( Real News )Businesses are already facing challenges related to the newlyincreased Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) and are reportinginsufficient manpower to re-price goods. On Tuesday, January 2, says Orrin…
Antigua to Host International Cricket Matches During the Month of June
The Minister of Sports reported that from the 9th-20th June 2024, several international World Cup cricket matches are to be played at the two major venues in Antigua. England, India, West Indies, Australia,…
The Cabinet to Discontinue Discretionary Waivers on Used and New Vehicles
The Cabinet affirmed its decision to discontinue discretionary waivers on the forgiveness of Duty, ABST, Revenue Recovery Charge (RRC), and the Environmental Levy on the importation of used vehicles and…
A Reverse Osmosis Plant to be Built At Five Islands
The Cabinet took the decision to add a Reverse Osmosis Plant at Five Islands to supply potable water to the growing student population, faculty and staff as the University expands. Such…
Cabinet Says Cancer Centre To Be Operational By The First Quarter of 2024
The Cabinet discussed a possible date for the opening of the Cancer Centre. The government’s valuator came to the conclusion that the Centre was worth approximately EC$6 to $9 million; the…
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday January 3 2024
The Cabinet began its proceedings with a prayer by a Minister of religion. After wishing each other a prosperous, healthy and productive New Year, the Cabinet members gave an assessment…
Ricardo Drue funeral set for Jan 9 Here In Antigua
THE funeral for Soca star Ricardo Drue will be held on January 9 in his home country. Drue died on December 11, plummeting fellow soca stars and fans into mourning.…
