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PM Slams UPP Over Work Week and Duty Plans

PM Gaston Browne has strongly criticized the United Progressive Party’s latest promises. He called them unrealistic and poorly planned. First, Browne addressed the proposed four-day work week. The UPP wants to introduce it by 2027. They say it will improve productivity and well-being. However, Browne pushed back quickly. He said his government already explored the […]

ABS

ABS Row Grows as UPP Pulls Candidates from Show

ABS is facing bias claims after the United Progressive Party withdrew its candidates. The decision affects the “Know Your Candidates” programme. On Sunday night, the party informed ABS TV of its move. This came before two scheduled appearances on Monday morning. Those candidates were Johnathan Joseph and Malaka Parker. According to the party, complaints drove […]

PM

PM Blasts UPP $3,600 Power Cut Plan

PM Gaston Browne has strongly criticized a UPP plan to cut electricity bills. He warned it could hurt APUA. Speaking on Pointe FM, Browne questioned the proposal’s cost. He said cutting $3,600 per household is expensive. Therefore, he urged careful review. Moreover, Browne said the plan lacks funding details. He argued the opposition has not […]

Shooting

Shooting in Grays Farm Leaves Man Hurt

Shooting in Grays Farm has left one man injured. Police are now investigating the incident. The സംഭവം happened on Sunday night, April 19. It occurred in the Grays Farm area. As a result, officers responded quickly. Around 10:35 p.m., police received a report. The report said a man had been shot. The location was #3 […]

Antigua

Antigua Secures €3.5M–€5M EU Beverage Plant Investment

Antigua and Barbuda has secured a major European-backed investment. Cabinet has already approved a concessions package for the project. Importantly, the development will support a new beverage production facility. It focuses on premium still and sparkling water. It will also produce beverage mixers. In addition, the project targets investment between €3.5 million and €5 million. […]

Fernandez

Fernandez Says $1.5B Tourism Boom Planned for Antigua

Major Investment Pipeline Fernandez announced more than US$1.5 billion in tourism investment for Antigua and Barbuda. He said the projects will roll out over two to three years. He made the statement at the ABLP manifesto launch. The event took place at the American University of Antigua Conference Centre. He described the investment pipeline as […]

PM

PM Browne Uses Manifesto Launch to Urge Stability Ahead of Election

Election Set as Stability vs Risk Firstly, PM Gaston Browne used the ABLP manifesto launch to urge stability. He said the April 30 election presents a clear choice between stability and risk. Moreover, he told supporters that global conditions now affect daily life. He linked rising prices to wars and global chaos. As a result, […]

Gun

Gun and Ammo Seized in Early Morning Traffic Stop

Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery Firstly, police seized a gun and ammunition during an early-morning traffic stop. Two men are now in custody. Moreover, the incident happened just before 1 a.m. on April 18. Officers were on patrol at the time. In addition, the stop took place along Willikies Main Road. Police noticed a blue […]

OCS

Ottos Comprehensive School Drama Festival Dominates Drama Festival Awards

Ottos Comprehensive School Drama Festival led the 9th Secondary Schools Drama Festival. The school topped major awards in drama and spirit categories. Firstly, the event took place at the Sir John E. St. Luce Conference Centre. Moreover, eleven secondary schools competed. They took part in drama and dance events. In addition, the festival ran for […]

Dominica Cable Car Set to Boost Tourism

Dominica is set to transform its tourism industry with a new world-record cable car project. The system will take visitors from the Roseau Valley up to the famous Boiling Lake. It is expected to be the longest cable car ride of its kind in the world. The project aims to make one of Dominica’s most […]