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Israel and Palestine attack each other again despite calls for peace by the US
After preaching peace to the people of Israel and Palestine, one of the first pieces of news received by Anthony Blinken on his return to the United was that Palestinians had launched a rocket targeting Israel. Not long afterwards, Israel said it intercepted the...
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Iran military plant hit by drone attack, Israel could be responsible
A military plant in Iran was hit by a drone attack Sunday. The incident happened at about 10:30 p.m. local time in the city of Isfahan, south of Tehran. Officials say no life was lost but minor...
Antigua cruise port partners with Aidadiva to host a memorable school trip
Students of the T.N Kiron School were given an opportunity on Monday to tour the AIDAdiva cruise ship this week. The Antigua Cruise Port facilitated seventeen students and one teacher for what has been described as a fun and educational tour aboard...
CCJ orders bank to repay customer money transferred from its account without authorization
Yesterday, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Tuesday ordered the Belize-based Caye International Bank Limited to repay more than US$170,000 to the Panama-based Rosemore International...
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Bank of England raises UK interest rate to highest level for 14 years
For the tenth consecutive time, the Bank of England has raised the UK's interest rates, this time up to their highest level for 14 years at 4%, in the on-going battle to slow soaring prices. The...
The Princess of Wales launches her âshaping usâ campaign to raise awareness of the importance of Early Childhood
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales has launched a major new campaign as part of her âearly years foundationâ, to increase public understanding and raise awareness to the crucial importance of...
Major boost for Antiguaâs cruise tourism as Arvia successfully docks in St Johnâs
The largest cruise vessel to ever call in Antigua and Barbuda so far, docked at the 5th Pier on Saturday, a historic undertaking signaling the first homeporting for the country since the Global Port...
Jaafar Jackson will portray Uncle Michael Jackson in new biopic
One year ago, the Jackson family announced that plans are underway to produce a new movie depicting the life and career of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. After a long search for who best...
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LISTEN: Bramble wants to be on government board
https://youtu.be/ce5PQAx8DKE Well known Laborite and transgender woman Washington Bramble is demanding that Prime Minister Gaston Browne appoints her on a government board, saying that she deserves...
No work permit policy on hold pending further discussions
âThe government has said, that before it can a campaign promise to discontinue the work permit policy for CARICOM and Dominican Republic nations, further discussions must be held. The Cabinet invited the Chief Immigration Officer and three other...
Govât likely to give Africans legal status
The government says some arrangements may likely be made to ensure that the status of the Cameroons who choose to remain in Antigua and Barbuda is legal. The decision was taken by the Cabinet on...
School closure for CHSS students following masked men invasion
âThe Ministry of Education with the approval from the Cabinet has decided to keep students of the Clare Hall Secondary School at home until next week. On Tuesday 31st January 2023, two armed...
âWe are being killedâ â Cameroonian refugees detail harrowing situation in plea against repatriation
DAILY OBSERVER: The violent Anglophone Crisis gripping Cameroon has forced dozens of Africans to flock to Antigua and Barbuda over the past few months, and is the reason many are pleading with the...
The Philippines grants more military access to the United States as China feels threatened
The Philippines, under its new president Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has agreed to provide the United States with expanded access to its military base. The two countries announced the decision on Thursday following the visit of the US Secretary of Defense...
Supervisor of Elections happy silly season is over
âSupervisor of Elections, Dame Lorna Simon says she is pleased with how the January 18th general elections were conducted and sheâs happy the silly season is finally over. Simon used a press...
ABEC Chair wants âcomplete overhaulâ of election financing laws
The issue of campaign financing is something that must be examined, the Chairman of the Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission John Jarvis has said, suggesting a complete overhaul of election...
Discovering the new Embassy of Antigua and Barbuda in Madrid. Ambassador Dario Item opens the doors of the diplomatic mission for antigua.news
In recent years, the government has intensified its efforts to expand Antigua and Barbudaâs network of diplomatic relations with other countries. Many international cooperation agreements have been signed with foreign nations and new permanent missions abroad have also been established.
