Antigua and Barbuda PM seeks Saudi investment after hurricane
SVETI STEFAN: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne wants Saudis to visit and invest in his hurricane-battered country. He is considering bringing halal standards to the islands for the…
APUA explains Tuesday night’s power outage
Efforts are underway to restore power across Antigua and Barbuda after a widespread outage on Tuesday. A technical issue occurred during a test at the power plant, causing a loss…
One Nation Concert On
Get ready for an unforgettable night of diverse music at the One Nation Concert presented by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda under the esteemed auspices of Prime Minister Gaston…
New Board for Kiwanis Club of Antigua AR Fusion
The Kiwanis Club of Antigua AR Fusion has a new Board of Directors. The nine-member team will lead the service club for a two (2) year period. The term will…
Kelvin Shugy Simon sworn-in as MP for St. Mary’s South
St. Mary’s South Member of Parliament is back in the Lower House of Parliament. Simon, who previously resigned in June after legal wrangling about the legitimacy of his election, took…
Drug Bust: Men Face Charges and Fines for Cocaine and Cannabis Possession
Over the weekend, Ken Hutson, Enash Lowe, Michael Alexis, and Beresford Francis were collectively charged with possession and intent to distribute 15.8 grams of cocaine and 120 grams of cannabis.…
Antigua’s Traffic Department Cracks Down on Unauthorized Parking in Disabled Spaces
The Traffic Department, in partnership with the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board, is rigorously enforcing legislation for designated disabled parking in St. John’s. Superintendent Elson Quammie announced full law implementation…
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Addresses Concerns Over Proposed 2% Sales Tax Increase Amid Opposition from United Progressive Party
Prime Minister Gaston Browne vows to counteract the potential impacts of a 2% Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) hike on local consumers. The Ministry of Finance proposed the increase,…
St. John’s Taxi Association Secures 10% Fare Increase for Cruise Services in Milestone Agreement
Following successful negotiations, the St. John’s Taxi Association has secured a 10% fare increase for taxi operators serving cruise passengers this season in collaboration with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association.…
PM Browne threatens to fire underperforming APUA workers
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told the “bad eggs” at the Antigua Public Utilities Authority’s (APUA) Water Department that they will be fired if they fail to do their j…