Ministry of Health officials confirmed a contained chickenpox cluster at Clarevue Psychiatric Hospital. The cases were identified in two male wards. The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment, and Civil Service Affairs addressed the issue publicly. Officials said the situation remains limited to the affected wards. In response, health teams quickly introduced public health safety measures. […]
An elderly couple remains in serious condition after a violent home invasion in Liberta. The attack happened during the early hours of the morning. Police said two masked men broke into the couple’s home while they slept. The suspects then launched a brutal attack inside the house. The elderly woman suffered a gunshot wound to […]
UWI Five Islands Campus now boasts nearly 2,000 students after only four years. The campus also plans a major EC$300 million expansion. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda established the campus despite early criticism. Some critics doubted a small nation could support a university campus. Others believed outstanding arrears would block the project. However, the […]
Sir Rodney Williams says road and housing projects continued despite cement shortages. The Governor General highlighted major progress within the Ministry of Works. He said road conditions across Antigua have improved in recent years. Several highways have recently received repairs and upgrades. These include the Sir George Walter Highway and Friars Hill Roadway. Crews also […]
PM Gaston Browne sharply criticised Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle and opposition senators after Tuesday’s parliamentary walkout. The dispute happened during the joint sitting of Parliament. Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant ruled that Pringle could not participate. Officials said Pringle had not taken the required oath of allegiance. As a result, he could not legally remain in […]
BREAKING: Senate President Alincia Williams-Grant ordered Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle out of Tuesday’s joint sitting of Parliament. The dispute involved the oath of allegiance requirement. Officials said Pringle had not taken the required constitutional oath. The issue surfaced shortly after proceedings began. As a result, the sitting started late. Williams-Grant apologised to members and invited […]
Sir Aziz Hadeed to Receive Official Funeral After Sudden Death Sir Aziz Hadeed will receive an official funeral after his sudden death in Chicago on Saturday. His passing has shocked Antigua and Barbuda. He collapsed while visiting the United States. Notably, his wife, Dr. Mahasen Hadeed, previously worked there as a medical doctor. He was […]
PM Browne paid tribute to Mary-Clare Hurst at a candlelight vigil on Friday night in Antigua and Barbuda. He spoke to supporters, family, friends, and political colleagues. The mood was heavy but respectful. He said the gathering held both sorrow and gratitude. He described Hurst as a loyal stalwart of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour […]
Magnitude 3.7 earthquake was recorded northeast of Antigua on Sunday night. The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre reported the tremor. The earthquake occurred at 9:05 p.m. local time. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometres. According to the preliminary report, the quake measured magnitude 3.7. The epicentre was located at latitude […]
PM Gaston Browne says about 25 Air Peace passengers will still travel to Antigua and Barbuda. The passengers will arrive from Barbados after flying from Nigeria. The Prime Minister addressed the issue while discussing Ebola concerns in parts of Africa. However, he stressed that the government continues to take a cautious approach. Browne confirmed that […]
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