Old Road man has been charged after police allegedly discovered 377 cannabis plants in Crabbe Hill. As a result, authorities filed three cannabis-related charges against him. The accused, Shawn Richards, appeared before Chief Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel on Tuesday. During the hearing, attorney Damien Benjamin represented him in court. According to the charges, Richards faces counts […]
Treasury is deploying accounting officers from the government’s department into key ministries. This step aims to improve efficiency, accountability, and payment processing across the public sector. The move comes after repeated complaints about payment delays and administrative bottlenecks. Consequently, the government decided to act. Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant explained that the initiative targets […]
Government officials move to subsidize air travel between Antigua and Barbuda to reduce rising ticket costs. According to Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant, Cabinet approved financial support in principle. The plan aims to lower fares and help travelers. “Cabinet recognized the urgent need to address high airfare between Antigua and Barbuda,” Merchant said. He […]
Antigua and Barbuda is considering a ticketing system for public smoking violations. This move aims to reduce court cases and create consistent law enforcement. Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant said Cabinet is reviewing how the law is applied. The review follows concerns about inconsistent interpretation and enforcement. “For public smoking, there are varying interpretations,” […]
Pensioners in Antigua and Barbuda will receive a 5% increase in payments. This decision follows Cabinet’s move to expand wage relief measures. Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant said the increase builds on last week’s adjustment for public servants. Therefore, the government is now extending support to more groups. “The Cabinet approved a 5% increase […]
Antigua and Barbuda is moving to relax strict dress code rules in public offices. This decision follows reports that some people were turned away while seeking services. Director General for Communications Maurice Merchant said Cabinet reviewed these concerns. He noted that current rules may be too rigid. As a result, some individuals could not complete […]
Antigua and Barbuda has appointed Jamaican dancehall artist Masicka as a cultural ambassador. This move supports youth development and expands the creative industries. Director of Communications Maurice Merchant announced the decision during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. He explained that Foreign Affairs Minister E.P. Chet Greene brought the proposal forward. According to Merchant, the initiative aims to […]
Two teenagers were killed in a suspected drive-by shooting in Villa on Thursday. As a result, the incident has left the community in shock. The victims were identified as Omari Lewis and Brianna Clark. Reports indicate that the two were in a relationship. Both died from injuries sustained during the shooting. Meanwhile, police and Emergency […]
Richard Lewis, MP for St. John’s Rural West, says he spends his own money to fix local infrastructure. According to him, government inaction forces him to step in. For example, he repaired public facilities, patched roads, and improved drainage using personal funds. Moreover, he filled gaps that authorities neglected. He explained, “One time I bought […]
Antigua and Barbuda joined CARICOM in observing the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery. On this day, the CARICOM Reparations Commission honours the 15 million African men, women, and children who suffered chattel enslavement for over three centuries. Furthermore, the Commission remembers the horrors of the Middle Passage, the brutality of slavery, […]
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