US military actions in the Caribbean are drawing sharp scrutiny after sources revealed that troops carried out a second strike that killed survivors on a suspected drug boat in early September.The new details raise serious legal and ethical questions about the expanding campaign against alleged narcoterrorist vessels. The first strike on September 2 disabled the […]
Accused National Guard attacker Rahmanullah Lakanwal now faces a first-degree murder charge after a deadly shooting near the White House. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro confirmed the update on Friday as she outlined several additional charges that prosecutors plan to file soon. Authorities say Lakanwal, 29, ambushed two West Virginia National Guard members on Wednesday. The […]
Government officials will issue December salaries earlier than usual to help workers benefit from the upcoming Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax reduction. The decision aligns public-sector pay with the three-day ABST cut scheduled for December 19, 20 and 21. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant explained that the early payout gives households greater flexibility. He […]
ACB Caribbean launches a wave of new Smart ATMs as the bank works to fix months of service problems across its network. The rollout marks a major step in its promise to improve customer access. To start, the bank activated the first new machines at VillageWalk, Market Street and Thames Street. These locations now offer […]
NDP secured a sweeping victory in Thursday’s general election, dismantling the 24-year rule of the Unity Labour Party (ULP). The opposition captured 14 of the 15 seats in Parliament. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves held onto the only remaining ULP seat. The result shocked many voters and political analysts. It marks the most dramatic shift […]
Police are investigating a break-in at the St George Constituency Registration Unit in Potters Village. The incident happened sometime between Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning. According to an official at the unit, an employee made the discovery around 8 a.m. yesterday. The official, who requested anonymity, said the worker noticed signs of the break-in […]
St Vincent heads to the polls today as Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves seeks a historic sixth straight term. The race remains tight between the ruling Unity Labour Party (ULP) and the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP). Although ULP won nine of 15 seats in the last election, the NDP captured the popular vote, which adds […]
Government officials are urging the public to get their flu shots as the season worsens, and they have now launched a major vaccination drive at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). The initiative began on Thursday morning when a medical team led by Nurse Soraya Dupy Winston visited the OPM to administer shots to […]
Government unveiled a wide Christmas relief package to ease cost-of-living pressures during the busy holiday season. Moreover, officials said the plan aims to help families stretch their budgets while also supporting local businesses. The package includes several major benefits. First, the Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) will drop from 17 percent to 7 percent […]
Media relations specialist Jamilla Kirwan will be sworn in today as Antigua and Barbuda’s newest independent senator. The ceremony begins at Government House, where Governor General Sir Rodney Williams will administer the oath of office. Under the Constitution, the Governor General can appoint an independent senator at his discretion. Kirwan’s appointment restores the Senate to […]
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