Stingerz and All Saints Slam secured victories in Division One Basketball Thursday evening. Elite Stingerz defeated Red Hawks 82-73. Meanwhile, All Saints Slam dominated Navigators 85-46. For Stingerz, Joshua Minner led with 26 points. He shot 11-17 (64%), grabbed nine rebounds, and added four assists. Keroi Lee scored 16 points and collected seven rebounds. Darnell […]
Police are investigating two trucks caught on video dumping sewage illegally near Cook’s Landfill. Cellphone footage shows both vehicles releasing waste in an area not meant for sewage disposal. The incident reportedly occurred Friday while response teams were addressing an oil seepage nearby. Authorities stress that illegal dumping is a criminal offense. They warn it […]
Government officials say they were unaware of a US$450,000 commission tied to the Alfa Nero superyacht sale. Furthermore, Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the African Union, Johann Hesse, appeared before Cabinet after allegations surfaced in court filings. Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant explained that the filings sought to link Hesse to Prime Minister Gaston Browne. Therefore, […]
Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, congratulated Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on her party’s victory. Furthermore, Mottley’s Barbados Labour Party (BLP) won all 30 seats in Wednesday’s General Election. This clean sweep stunned political observers. In a Facebook post, Browne praised Mottley’s leadership and the BLP’s decisive win. He wrote, “Congratulations to […]
Residents in St. John’s Rural South are raising concerns about loud music from nearby bars. Furthermore, they say the noise disrupts sleep and affects daily life. Many report feeling exhausted at work. At a town hall Thursday night, one resident said, “There should be a cut-off time, but at 2:30 a.m., there’s still noise.” In […]
Antigua and Barbuda is actively promoting its Carnival across the Caribbean. Meanwhile, officials brought the campaign to Trinidad and Dominica. During Trinidad Carnival, the delegation joined the region’s largest street festival. Additionally, they met directly with revelers, promoters, and media representatives. Officials from the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority and the Festivals Commission led the […]
Government officials are launching a 24-hour transfer system to speed up child maintenance payments. Mothers complained that funds paid through the courts took too long to reach them. Consequently, families struggled to meet urgent needs. The issue came up at a town hall on Thursday night in St. John’s Rural South. One mother said her […]
Government officials say they will address travel concerns. The issue affects Dominican permanent residents. Several residents reported trouble re-entering Antigua and Barbuda. They say immigration officers require visas. However, they already hold valid permanent residency. The concern surfaced during a town hall meeting. The meeting took place in St. John’s Rural South on Thursday night. […]
PM Gaston Browne has moved to file a major defamation lawsuit. He is seeking a $2.5 million settlement. On Thursday, Browne confirmed he has instructed attorney Warren Cassel to act. He met Cassel at his office earlier in the day. However, he said the visit was not a simple courtesy call. Instead, he gave formal […]
Public Accounts Committee members will meet on Feb. 26. The session starts at 2:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at the House of Parliament. The building sits on Queen Elizabeth Highway. Importantly, the session will be open to the public and the media. Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle chairs the committee. He confirmed that members […]
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