Presidents Ali & Maduro commence talks
Presidents Dr Irfaan Ali of Guyana and Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela have officially commenced talks at the Argyle International Airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines. The two Heads of…
Police detain suspect in recent robbery caught on tape
Crime Sleuths have detained a suspect and confiscated a rented Toyota Belta following a midday crime spree on Wednesday. According to reports,the gunman committed larceny and two robberies, stealing a…
The Latest Cabinet Notes
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET Of Wednesday 13 December 2023 The Cabinet began its sitting with a prayer delivered by a minister of religion who chose to sermonize about the birth…
Newly Elected ABLP Caretaker for St Johns Rural West Vows Vigorous Leadership in Senate
The newly appointed Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party caretaker for St Johns Rural West pledges to bring his professional vigor to his Senatorial role, leveraging strong relational skills for broader…
Antigua, region in disbelief over death of Ricardo Drue
Ricardo Drue, a soca singer renowned in his native Antigua and Barbuda and among the Caribbean community around the world, died Tuesday. He was 38. “On behalf of Ricardo Drue’s fiancé, children,…
Prosecution asks court to adjourn Ray John-passport matter since his attorney was unavailable; new date is January 17
The trial of suspended police officer Ray John has been adjournedagain, this time to January 17, 2024, at the request of theprosecution, represented by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions(DPP) Shannon…
Two Big Tourism Developments In The Making For Barbuda with Silver Sands Hotel Expansion and Rosewood Resorts’ Arrival
Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, owner of Silver Sands, has acquired 20 acres for a hotel on Barbuda and requested an additional 50 acres for an expanded property, as confirmed by…
Former LIAT Workers told to choose Direct Access to Severance Funds or Union Negotiations
Former LIAT employees awaiting severance payments now have the option to access their funds from the receiver directly. The government proposed a 32% compassionate payment in cash and bonds, but…
UPP fears that $10 million gap in yield from ABST hike could mean more taxes or fewer goods in the zero-rated basket
( Real News Antigua) The United Progressive Party (UPP) says it is keeping a watchful eye on the hike in the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST), since theGovernment’s calculation…
