Sports Minister and Community Mourns Wayne “Doc” Harris, Basketball Icon
Sports Minister Daryl Matthew pays tribute to Wayne “Doc” Harris, calling his contribution to basketball “absolutely phenomenal.” Wayne Harris, a renowned figure in sports, has passed away, leaving an indelible…
Dwayne George to be Appointed Minister of State In The Ministry Of Finance
Cabinet further wishes to commend Senator Dwayne George who responded to the call to serve and in a matter of a few short weeks was able to gain support when…
Contracting Arrangements At National Solid Waste Management Authority To Be Examined
The Cabinet and a team from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) examined various challenges that prevent the organization from performing as efficiently as is expected. As one of…
Rent Restriction Act To Be Modernised
The Cabinet agreed that there was a need to closely revise and modernize the Rent Restriction Act. This piece of legislation was passed on 12th September 1947, and does not reflect…
Venezuela’s proposed referendum on Guyana’s Essequibo region has no validity in int’l law – CARICOM
See statement from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM): The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the…
Venezuelan drug mule receives two sentences totaling 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine charges
REAL NEWS: Renzo Eduardo Sanoja, the Venezuelan national charged with possession of cocaine, has been sentenced to 18 months at His Majesty’s Prison. Originally, Sanoja had been scheduled to appear…
STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT BANKING
St. John’s, Antigua. 25th October, 2023. Students from two schools in Antigua have received a hand-on experience into the world of banking. This experience was part of the outreach of…
Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre Resumes Normal Operations
SLBMC – For persons with clinic appointments: If we have not contacted you, please attend your appointment as planned. A member of our care team will contact you if your appointment…
PM Browne implores church leaders to help delinquent youth
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is urging church leaders to collaborate on youth delinquency prevention in Antigua and Barbuda. Speaking at the 50th anniversary church service for the Beacon Light Church…
JetBlue flight from Barbados tilts back after landing at JFK Airport, no injuries reported
SOURCE: (AP) – JetBlue officials say a plane rocked back with its nose pointed skyward after landing at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport because of a shift in…