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Valuable Rig Stolen from Maulvin’s Trucking
Antigua.News
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July 5, 2025
The company, which provides trucking and heavy-duty equipment services for various construction projects, also operates two subsidiaries: Island-Wide Water Delivery for residential and hotel cistern needs and United Trucking for fuel delivery in...
More Staff and Shift Work as Antigua Expands Road Rehabilitation
Antigua News Room
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June 24, 2025
The Ministry of Works in Antigua and Barbuda is scaling up staffing and working hours to meet growing demands from the island-wide road rehabilitation programme. Public Works Minister Maria Browne confirmed that additional workers have already...
Should More Caribbean Nations Embrace Film Tax Incentives And Co-Production Treaties?
St. Kitts Gazette
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June 24, 2025
News Americas, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 24, 2025: With global demand for diverse content on the rise and the Caribbean offering some of the world’s most breathtaking filming locations, many industry leaders say the region is missing a golden...
Antigua and Barbuda Champions Women’s Leadership in Tourism at Caribbean Week Gala
Antigua News Room
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June 18, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP Caribbean Tourism Organization Said- At the Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards during Caribbean Week in New York, Antigua and Barbuda took the stage — not only as one of the evening’s proud...
Recalled Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup present on Antigua market
Antigua News Room
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June 23, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Prices and Consumer Affairs Division is informing consumers of a product recall for five lots of Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup due to the presence of Bacillus cereus and loss of shelf stability....
Ministry of Agriculture Launches Youth Internship
Antigua News Room
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June 23, 2025
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries, and the Blue Economy in collaboration with the Ministry of Education will be hosting the first Internship Program from Monday, 30th June until 25th July, 2025....
Antigua and Barbuda Resorts Earn Multiple Nominations at 2025 World Travel Awards
Antigua News Room
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June 17, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda Resorts Shine with Multiple Nominations at 2025 World Travel Awards Antigua and Barbuda’s hospitality sector is receiving international acclaim, with eight of the country’s top resorts nominated across seven categories in the...
Antigua and Barbuda to ratify San Jose Treaty as CARICOM pushes maritime security
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 17, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda is taking formal steps to join the San Jose Treaty, a major regional agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in maritime and air drug interdiction. The move was announced during the opening of a two-day workshop hosted at the...
Antigua and Barbuda’s Tourism Minister Praised for Genuine Engagement at CARIBAVIA Summit
Antigua News Room
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June 17, 2025
By Cdr. Bud Slabbaert When Ministers attend an industry conference, it is usually formal and decorous and just for an hour as to show that they have other more important things on their mind. And their short attendance comes over like a favor....
Engineer from Southampton died in superyacht electrocution, inquest told
Southern Daily Echo
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Dad-of-two Roy Temme, from Southampton, was one of the 17-strong crew of the 62.5m Baton Rouge as it was alongside in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua, when he embarked on the repair of the ventilation damper in an enclosed compartment of the vessel. An...
‘Whole ton of problems’ – Pharmaceutical Council president on unregulated drug industry
The Antigua Observer
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June 23, 2025
By Elesha George [email protected] In 1995, when most residents still turned to bush medicine for their ailments, Antigua and Barbuda’s pharmaceutical needs were modest. With limited access to international markets and a population still heavily...
Antigua and Barbuda set to Ratify Treaty of San Jose at upcoming sitting of Parliament.
Antigua News Room
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June 16, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda set to Ratify Treaty of San Jose at upcoming sitting of Parliament. Attorney General the Hon. Sir Steadroy Benjamin made the announcement during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the CARICOM Implementation Agency...
PM Browne Unveils Plan to Float US$300 Million Bond to Cut Antigua and Barbuda’s Debt Service Ratio
Antigua News Room
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June 22, 2025
PM Browne Unveils Plan to Float US$300 Million Bond to Cut Antigua and Barbuda’s Debt Service Ratio PM Browne Unveils Plan to Cut Antigua and Barbuda’s Debt Service Ratio Through Bond Float Prime Minister Gaston Browne says Antigua and Barbuda is...
'Extremely qualified' chief engineer onboard a £50million superyacht died when he failed to isolate the power during repairs, inquest told
Daily Mail
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June 22, 2025
An 'extremely qualified' chief engineer onboard a £50 million superyacht died from electrocution after failing to isolate the power during repairs, an inquest heard. 'Dedicated' Roy Temme was working in a 'hot and sweaty' tiny compartment on the...
Antigua and Barbuda’s Desrie Markham Crowned 2025 Miss Caribbean Universe
Antigua.News
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June 15, 2025
Desire Markham, the reigning Miss Antigua and Barbuda and Queen of Carnival, was officially crowned Miss Caribbean Universe 2025 following a show-stopping performance at the prestigious regional pageant held on Saturday, June 14th in St. Thomas,...
Antigua makes spectacular début at RHS Flower Show
The Gleaner
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June 14, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda made a spectacular and historic début at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London last month, capturing global attention with their vibrant, heritage-inspired garden created by the Antigua and Barbuda Horticultural...
Antigua PM wants improved trade and transport connectivity with Brazil
The Gleaner
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June 14, 2025
BRASILIA (CMC): Antigua and Barbuda Friday said it is looking forward to boosting trade, improving transport connectivity, and reinforcing regional supply chains and trade corridors with Brazil, saying these are all essential steps towards...
Four Barbuda Students Break Barriers with Top CSEC Math Results
Antigua.News
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June 21, 2025
Director of Education Clare Browne echoed the sentiment, calling their performance a powerful example of perseverance and community spirit in the face of adversity. Despite limited access to teachers, materials, and support compared to their peers...
Antigua and Barbuda records easing inflation rate
Caribbean National Weekly
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June 13, 2025
Antigua and Barbuda’s inflation rate rose by 4.0% over the 12-month period ending February 2025, marking the slowest annual increase in consumer prices since December 2023, according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. The Cabinet has...
Cabinet approves plan to boost stem cell manufacturing
The Antigua Observer
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June 20, 2025
By Robert Andre Emmanuel [email protected] The government is seeking to establish Antigua and Barbuda as a regional hub for stem cell manufacturing capabilities, with Cabinet yesterday approving a plan to boost the country’s wellness tourism...