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.…
Salary Increase Implementation by January 1, 2024 for Public Sector Workers
The government has confirmed the implementation of the remaining nine percent of the previously agreed 14 percent salary and wage increase from January 1, 2024. Public sector workers, eagerly anticipating…
Motorist Falls Victim to Gunpoint Carjacking
With carjacking on the increase, another motorist fell victim to an armed robbery on New Year’s Eve.The motorist reported that he had stopped at a local restaurant to purchase food…
Want to cut down on screen time in the new year? Try these tips!
Too much time spent in front of a screen Western adults spend a lot, and we mean a LOT of time in front of screens. We know it isn't good…
Sandals Host Secondary School Students For Two Week Hospitality Training Programme
Sandals Host Secondary School Students For Two Week Hospitality Training Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa recently welcomed fifth form students from the Otto’s Comprehensive School on a two-week programme…
