Antigua-Barbuda PM receives first machine-readable passport

Tuesday,  January 17, 2006

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer on Monday accepted the first Antigua and Barbuda new machine-readable passport during a brief ceremony at the Passport Office in St. John’s.  Chief Passport Officer Ms. Paulette Otto presented the first Diplomatic Passport to the Prime Minister following a tour of the facility... read more...

Western Union suspends operations in Antigua-Barbuda

Thursday,  January 12, 2006

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The leading global money transfer agency, Western Union, has reportedly suspended its operations in Antigua and Barbuda with effect from late Wednesday 4th January 2006... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda assumes chairmanship of COTED

Wednesday,  January 11, 2006

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda assumed the chairmanship of The Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) which began it Twentieth Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana on Monday 9th January 2006. Foremost on the Agenda for the COTED meeting is the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Cabinet issues statement on APUA investigation

Monday,  January 9, 2006

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: According to a press statement released Friday, the Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet has been considering the Report in respect of the Public Utilities Authority submitted by Mr. Don Mitchell CBE, QC, on December 14, 2005 following his appointment as the sole investigator on November 21, 2005... read more...

Trinidad company to supply cement to Antigua-Barbuda

Monday,  January 9, 2006

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: The availability of cement on the local market to supply the construction industry, especially the new Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, has been the subject of attention over the past few weeks by the Antigua and Barbuda government.  An urgent mission was mounted by Ambassadors Shoul and Henry to Trinidad... read more...

Fashion designer Armani buys home in Antigua

Friday,  January 6, 2006

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Renowned Italian clothing and textiles designer Giorgio Armani has made Antigua and Barbuda his destination of choice.  Just recently, after visiting Antigua and Barbuda for many years on board his yacht, Armani decided to spend more time in Antigua by purchasing a home, which he remodeled using everything Armani... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Ministry of Tourism prepares for active 2006

Friday,  January 6, 2006

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Technical staff of the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism took time out of their busy schedule this week to celebrate with Minister of Tourism, Harold Lovell, the New Year and redirect their focus towards a very active 2006 with regard to developments in the tourist sector... read more...

First transatlantic rower to arrive in Antigua January 8

Friday,  January 6, 2006

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The first rowing boat in the Wood-vale Events transatlantic “Row4Life” venture will arrive in Antigua on Sunday January 8, 2006, at the historic Nelson’s Dockyard.  The race began on November 30, 2005 in La Gomera, Canary Islands, Spain; however, Antigua was announced as the official finish port in August 2004... read more...

Cuban eye care programme in Antigua-Barbuda to be upgraded

Wednesday,  January 4, 2006

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Relations between Antigua and Barbuda and Cuba were further strengthened on Tuesday morning when Health Minister John Maginley met a number of Cuban eye specialists to discuss the continuation of the eye care programme.  The programme provides free eye examination and free medical treatment in Cuba... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda government to defend action in Half Moon Bay matter

Thursday,  December 29, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Justin Simon QC has said that the government of Antigua and Barbuda intends to defend its decision in vesting title of Half Moon Bay Hotel property in the Crown on April 1, 2005.  On January 28, 2003, the Court of Appeal reversed a decision by the High Court... read more...

Well-known Caribbean journalist dies in Antigua

Thursday,  December 22, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Well-known regional journalist and Caribbean Net News senior correspondent, Norman ‘Gus’ Thomas, died early Thursday morning at Holberton hospital in Antigua at the age of 50.  A native of St Kitts, Gus Thomas spent 10 years as press secretary to former prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda Lester Bird... read more...

Officials promote Antigua-Barbuda at Atlanta Mayor’s masked ball

Thursday,  December 22, 2005

ATLANTA, USA:  Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer led a major promotional effort of Antigua and Barbuda at the Mayor of Atlanta USA Annual Masked Ball at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis over the weekend.  Plans were explored for the development of closer links in an effort to promote Antigua and Barbuda as the ideal tourist destination... read more...

Hungary beat Antigua-Barbuda in exhibition match

Wednesday,  December 21, 2005

MIAMI, USA:  Hungary defeated Caribbean side Antigua and Barbuda 3-0 in an exhibition match played at Florida International University (FIU) on Sunday afternoon... read more...

WTO agreement 'modest', says Antigua-Barbuda minister

Tuesday,  December 20, 2005

HONG KONG, China: After six days of intense negotiation, Ministers from the 149 member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO) reached agreement on a series of narrow but troublesome issues that have blocked a global trade agreement for the last three years... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM receives APUA investigation report

Friday,  December 16, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, was on Wednesday presented with the report of an investigation into matters relating to the Antigua Public Utilities Authority APUA Board Commissioners... read more...

Completion of Antigua's World Cup Cricket stadium on time, says Chinese official

Friday,  December 16, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Minister of Construction of the People’s Republic of China Mr. Wang Guangtao who is paying an official visit to Antigua and Barbuda, has expressed confidence in the Chinese construction team of CCECC’s ability to complete the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in time for Cricket World Cup 2007... read more...

Land transfer deal paves the way for new development in Antigua

Wednesday,  December 14, 2005

WASHINGTON, USA: The transfer of lands, paving the way for a multi-million dollar development at Hatton Bay in Antigua was completed last week in Washington D.C with members of US development consortium of the Federal/ Owens Group.  Mr McChesney Emanuel, Honorary Consul General for Antigua-Barbuda in New York, attended the ceremony... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda sponsors Atlanta gala

Wednesday,  December 14, 2005

NEW YORK, USA: On the eve of Delta Airlines’ inaugural direct flight from Atlanta to Antigua, which begins on Sunday, December.18, the twin islands of Antigua and Barbuda will sponsor an exciting line-up of events to celebrate this new service... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda cabinet advisor resigns

Thursday,  December 8, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Roy Boyke, a Trinidad and Tobago-born campaign strategist who later became an advisor to Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister and the Cabinet, has resigned from his post with effect from the end of November... read more...

Internet gaming giant expands operations in Antigua-Barbuda

Thursday,  December 8, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: David Carruthers, CEO of BetonSports has announced his company’s firm commitment to expand its operations in Antigua and Barbuda.  Betonsports is one of the largest on-line sportsbook and casinos in the world... read more...

Antiguan WPC drug courier goes to court in England

Monday,  December 5, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua:  An Antigua and Barbuda woman police constable, who was nabbed at Gatwick Airport in England by British police just over one week ago, after arriving on Virgin Atlantic Airways and discovered with several pounds of cocaine in her bag, will go before the court on Wednesday to answer charges of alleged drug trafficking... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda minister calls for removal of non-elected members of cabinet

Monday,  December 5, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Since coming to office with a handsome 12-4 victory in last year's general election, it has been known as the "Sunshine Government"; however, "there's no sunshine" at the moment as there seems to be a strain of sorts in the 18-member Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Government moves to address vagrancy problem

Monday,  December 5, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: A number of key stakeholders in Antigua and Barbuda met on Thursday to begin plans to reduce the number of vagrants on the streets of the capital, St John's... read more...

Governments must do more for regional security says Antigua-Barbuda minister

Monday,  December 5, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda Government Minister, Hilson Baptiste, who holds the portfolio as Minister of Housing, Culture and Social Transformation, has issued a call for governments in the region to come to the assistance of the Regional Security System (RSS) in providing updated and modern equipment... read more...

DSL repositions APUA in Antigua's communications market

Monday,  December 5, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The introduction of Inet, an Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL) Internet service has repositioned and reestablished the Antigua Public Utilities Authority APUA Telephones at the forefront of the technological revolution in Antigua and Barbuda.  This has come from Information Minister Dr. Edmond Mansoor... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda WPC arrested with cocaine at London's Gatwick airport

Wednesday,  November 30, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: "There's a kind of hush" all over the police stations in Antigua since the news broke here Tuesday that police in England have in their custody a female member of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda who, according to reports, tried to "import a significant quantity of cocaine into England" on Saturday... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda businessmen may form new political party

Tuesday,  November 29, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: With the nation being caught in the grip of what some government officials and others are calling an electricity crisis and other serious problems, Antiguans and Barbudans may very well be having a new political party come the next general election which is constitutionally due by 2009.... read more...

Commissioner begins investigating Antigua and Barbuda's APUA

Monday,  November 28, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Notwithstanding calls for a full Public Inquiry, the one man commission appointed by the Cabinet of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer to investigate the goings-on involving the state-owned Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) begins his work Monday.  The report will be made public upon its completion... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Millennium Naturalization Act ruled constitutional

Monday,  November 28, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Justice Louise Esther Blenman has dismissed the case brought by Mr. Glentis Goodwin Chairman of the Organization for National Development Party (ONDP) against Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and Attorney General Justin Simon, seeking to invalidate Section 3 (1) of the Millennium Naturalization Act of 2004.... read more...

'Non-partisan' protest march held in Antigua

Friday,  November 25, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: A large crowd of Antigua residents, many of whom were supporters of the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP), on Thursday took part in what organizers called a non-partisan national protest to voice their displeasure over the way the 18-month old United Progressive Party (UPP) administration is running the country... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda government moves to complete medical centre

Friday,  November 25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda government is moving ahead to resume work on the multi-million dollar Mount St John Medical Centre, with a completion date set for the latter part of 2006.  Health Minister John Maginley met with non-resident ambassador to China Sir David Shoul and several Chinese delegates earlier this week... read more...

Curtly Ambrose’s home in Antigua robbed

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  Former West Indies fast bowler Curtly Ambrose had several valuables, including the keys to his jeep, stolen from his home, according to a report in the Antigua Sun newspaper Monday... read more...

Antigua Labour Party to hold protest march

Monday, November 21, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Despite serious internal wrangling and threats by several supporters not to vote for the party in the next election if Lester Bird is not removed as the leader, the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) is planning to take to the streets of St. John's on Thursday 24th November in what party officials are calling a non-partisan national protest... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Cabinet announces investigation into APUA

Friday, November 18, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Following its weekly sitting, the Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet on Thursday announced the composition of an investigative team to look into matters surrounding a controversy involving the state-owned utility corporation the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA)... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda parliament prorogued, Throne Speech to be read on Friday

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda, Sir James Carlisle, on Tuesday issued the Proclamation proroguing the Second Session of Parliament under the United Progressive Party Administration, which came into office on March 23... read more...

Discussions continue on communications liberalisation in Antigua-Barbuda

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Second Roundtable Discussion on Information Communication Technology organized by the Telecommunications Division of the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications was conducted last week... read more...

Caribbean HIV/AIDS training workshop opens in Antigua

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

BOLANS, Antigua: Regional participants attending the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Regional Training Network (CHART) 4th training of trainers’ workshop in Antigua have been told to gravitate on the information they are receiving to improve on their health care skills... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Cabinet sacks APUA board

Wednesday,  November 9, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet on Friday issued a press statement in which it disclosed that it had made a request of the country's Governor General, Sir James B. Carlisle, to "fire" the Board of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) with immediate effect and to mount a full investigation into recent controversies... read more...

Former Antigua police commissioner doubts validity of attack story

Monday,  November 7, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: As police in Antigua continue the hunt for those involved in a recent attack of a government official, a former commissioner of police here is questioning whether or not an attack and rape did take place on the President of the Senate as was reported in the press last weekend... read more...

CSME a challenging proposition, says Antigua-Barbuda PM

Thursday,  November 3, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The advent of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) will be a challenging proposition for the nation of Antigua and Barbuda.  So said Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer as he addressed the nation Tuesday, as the country celebrated the 24th anniversary of political independence... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda commences development of influenza pandemic plan

Thursday,  November 3, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda Minister of Health, John Maginley, met with senior health and veterinary officials last week to discuss the avian influenza situation. There has been a growing concern about a possible bird flu epidemic as outbreaks have been reported in Asia... read more...

Kidnapping and rape mar Antigua-Barbuda independence celebrations

Wednesday,  November 2, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: Celebrations marking Antigua and Barbuda's 24th anniversary of political independence from Britain has been marred by the attack and rape of the President of the Senate, and the kidnapping and alleged torture of a youth, all in the space of 24-hours, events that have caused many residents to become very angry... read more...

Cable & Wireless assists Antigua-Barbuda police

Wednesday,  November 2, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: As Antigua and Barbuda marked its 24th Independence Anniversary on Tuesday, the nation's police force is faced with strong criticism and charges that they are losing the war on crime, especially in the light of last weekend's attack of the President of the Senate, in which she was allegedly raped and robbed... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Senate president attacked, robbed and raped

Monday, October 31, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: Police in Antigua are at this moment carrying out investigations into a crime which has shocked and further angered the nation when it was revealed by local media early Friday morning that the President of the Senate, Hazelyn Francis, was attacked while at her home, where she was reportedly raped and robbed... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Senate president's colleagues outraged over attack

Monday, October 31, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: Two Parliamentary colleagues of Senate President, Hazelyn Francis, who was attacked and allegedly raped and robbed at her home in the small hours of Friday, have voiced their "sense of outrage and consternation" over the violent assault and abuse of a colleague, mentor and friend."... read more...

Attack on senate president was organised and professional says Antigua-Barbuda justice minister

Monday, October 31, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: As investigations continue in Antigua into the attack on the President of the Senate, in which she was reportedly raped and robbed in the small hours of last Friday morning, the country's Justice Minister, Senator Colin Derrick joined Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and other government officials in condemning the attack... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda media snubbed by CARICOM delegation

Monday, October 24, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua:  Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Media Congress (ABMC) are up in arms over the way the organisation was ignored during the recent visit to the country by a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) delegation.  Journalist and president of the ABMC, Colin James, revealed that the organisation is seeking some answers... read more...

Antigua Labour Party writes fence-mending letter to China

Friday, October 21, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua:  The Opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has sent a letter to Ambassador Ren Xiao Ping, Ambassador-Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) expressing its recognition of PRC and its 'One China' policy... read more...

CSME delegation ends two-day meeting in Antigua

Friday, October 21, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: A delegation comprising the Caricom Secretary General Edwin Carrington, and Barbados's Prime Minister Owen Arthur CARICOM's point-man of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) on Wednesday ended a two-day visit to Antigua and Barbuda where they held talks with the Prime Minister and his Cabinet... read more...

Antigua Public Utilities Authority under fire

Thursday, October 20, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua:  The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has come under fire within recent days for the company's involvement in a deal to purchase two "second hand" generators costing millions from Taiwan.  Plagued with constant power outages, the company was forced to seek assistance from Venezuela... read more...

Barbados PM addresses Antigua-Barbuda Cabinet

Thursday, October 20, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda Cabinet was on Tuesday brought up to date on the status of the country's readiness for the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market by December 2005, by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur, who is on a visit to the island.  Prime Minister Arthur updated the Cabinet on the CSME... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda tourism minister to address shipping association meeting in Barbados

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Tourism Minister Harold Lovell left on Tuesday for Bridgetown Barbados, where he will be a featured speaker at the Caribbean Shipping Association’s Annual General Meeting and Exhibition at the Hilton Barbados.  Minister Lovell is expected to present a paper to over 250 delegates... read more...

Former Antigua-Barbuda ministers named in law suit over sale of public land

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: The former Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Lester Bird, and two others who served in his cabinet during his term in office, namely, Robin Yearwood, former Aviation Minister, and Hugh Marshall, a former Trade Minister, have been named in a legal action regarding the sale of lands belonging to the Crown... read more...

Education officials in Antigua now under fire for suspending deportee teacher

Wednesday, October 12, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: On Friday, October 7th 2005, Caribbean Net News carried a story entitled: "Deportee discovered teaching in Antigua sparks anger."  The story centered around the hiring of an Antiguan man, who immigration officials confirmed to Caribbean Net News was deported from New Jersey on August 10... read more...

Letter: The man has paid his debt to society

Tuesday, October 11, 2005

I am an avid reader of Caribbean Net News. I found your article "Deportee discovered teaching in Antigua" most interesting and had to respond... read more...

Former Antigua-Barbuda PM calls for protest march

Monday, October 10, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: Former prime minister and the political leader of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Lester Bird has called for a mass rally and march to protest the current economic climate and other social ills in the country.  Bird over the last two weeks has been lamenting the fact that the people of Antigua are not responding "strongly enough"... read more...

Caribbean Health Expo opens in Antigua

Monday, October 10, 2005

DEEP BAY, Antigua: The current trend in healthcare delivery was highlighted last week when health professionals, suppliers, insurances and retailers gathered at the Grand Royal Antiguan Resort for the opening of the second Caribbean Health Expo.  The expo ran until Saturday with presentations and symposiums... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda paying more for fuel at the pumps

Monday, October 10, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: The people of Antigua and Barbuda are now paying more for fuel as of last Wednesday.  In a nationwide address, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer admonished the private sector that any increase in transportation and the cost of living at this time "will hurt the most vulnerable members of the society."... read more...

Deportee discovered teaching in Antigua sparks anger

Friday, October 7, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua:  Education officials in Antigua and Barbuda are now facing some embarrassment when the news broke here Wednesday night that an Antiguan man who was deported from New Jersey after spending 14 out of a 17-year prison term for a conviction on a cocaine conspiracy charge was discovered teaching economics at a government school here earlier this week... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda poverty survey to help eradicate pockets of poverty

Friday, October 7, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: An overdue Assessment of Living Conditions and Country Poverty Assessment was officially launched in Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, opening the gates for evaluators to take to the field.  The survey is a comprehensive one that combines surveys of living conditions with household income and expenditure... read more...

Cabinet in Antigua moves to end teacher shortage problems

Thursday, October 6, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: Officials at the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Education, prodded by government, have taken steps to bring an end to the teacher-shortage problem that has been plaguing a number of government schools here.  Recently, officials at the Ministry of Education have come under fire... read more...

Ultra modern fitness center for Antigua

Thursday, October 6, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: An ultra modern fitness center known as 'The Antigua Athletic Club' (AAC) and said to be the first of its kind in the country providing such features a full service massage area, a spinning room as well as state-of-the-art gym equipment, opened here last week... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM pledges to remain actively engaged at regional and international levels

Monday, October 3, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, who recently returned from a high-profile visit to the United Nations World Summit 2005, gave reassurances that his government will continue to be actively engaged at the highest possible levels in developments on the international arena... read more...

Spencer government catches ALP vision of University of Antigua

Monday, October 3, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: It was a vision announced just under five years ago by former Prime Minister Lester Bird during the reign of his Antigua Labour Party (ALP) when he called for the establishment of the 'University of Antigua and Barbuda'.  Bird suggested then that the country's three main learning centers be merged into one... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda and USAID establish partnership for sustainable growth

Friday, September 30, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and US Charge d’Affaires Ms. Mary Ellen Gilroy will on Friday morning sign a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a USAID development programme for Antigua and Barbuda that will increase trade and competitiveness and reduce the islands’ risk profile for natural disasters... read more...

Antiguan cricketer fined US$2,752 for bomb threat joke in St Maarten

Friday, September 23, 2005

PHILLIPSBURG, St. Maarten: Leon Rodney, the 44-year-old first Vice President of the Antigua Cricket Association (ACA) who spent one week and two days in police custody for causing what some are calling a bomb scare aboard a Leeward Islands Air Transport (LIAT) flight on Sunday, 11th September... read more...

Fire damages former Antigua Broadcasting Service facility

Monday, September 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A fire of unknown origin on Sunday scorched and damaged the building that once housed the radio section of the Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service (ABS).  The building, which is located at Radio Range, also sits just a few feet from the station's 10,000 watts transmitter... read more...

Antigua cricket official's folly could earn him jail time in St Maarten

Monday, September 19, 2005

PHILLIPSBURG, St. Maarten: Forty-four-year-old Leon Rodney, an executive member of the Antigua Cricket Association (ACA), could be spending more time in the custody of the St. Maarten police, having been taken into custody on Sunday last, following an incident at the Princess Juliana International Airport... read more...

Late lunch affecting Antigua’s school meals programme

Monday, September 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  It all came about as a result of an election promise by the ruling Baldwin Spencer-led United Progressive Party (UPP) Administration, which promised that it would provide for a number of selected schools with free lunches, as the government wanted to ensure that no child is disadvantaged due to nutritional deprivation... read more...

Antigua teachers return to classrooms

Monday, September 19, 2005

ALL SAINTS, Antigua: Teachers at the All Saints Secondary School (ASSS) in Antigua are back to work after they began the new school year with a sit-in, in an effort to draw government's and education officials' attention to the lack of a proper science lab and other deficiencies at the learning institution... read more...

Former Antigua-Barbuda PM attempting to prove he is the 'Comeback Kid'

Monday, September 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Having seen larger crowds, former Prime Minister Lester Bird, who is also the political leader of the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP), addressed the party faithful, supporters, sympathizers and disgruntled United Progressive Party (UPP) supporters at a public meeting in the city on Thursday... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda committed to 'unique relationship' with St Kitts-Nevis

Monday, September 19, 2005

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: Antigua and Barbuda said Sunday it stands committed to maintaining its unique relationship with St. Kitts and Nevis as both nations “work shoulder to shoulder” in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)... read more...

Italy to assist Antigua-Barbuda in obtaining debt forgiveness

Friday, September 16, 2005

UNITED NATIONS, New York: Prime Minister of Italy Silvio Berlusconi has offered to assist Antigua and Barbuda in further reducing its debt to countries around the world.  Prime Minister Berlusconi said that he will personally speak with other heads of government, including France and other European countries... read more...

Teachers in Antigua stage sit-in over lack of science lab

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

ALL SAINTS, Antigua: Teachers at the All Saints Secondary School (ASSS) began the new school year with a sit-in, in an effort to draw government's and education officials' attention to the lack of a proper science lab and other deficiencies at the learning institution... read more...

Antigua Labour Party faithful concerned over upheaval

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The 12-4 defeat of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) in the 2004 general election was described by the Secretary General of CARICOM as an "earth-shaking" event which brought to an end the 28-year hold on power of the once powerful party.  Now, confusion has broken out among the upper echelons of the party... read more...

Overcrowding by children of Caribbean nationals creating havoc in Antigua’s schools

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua is a country known for telling non-nationals and other visitors such unsavory things like: "You bang water come yah" and "You not from yah"... read more...

Rolex becomes title sponsor of Antigua Week

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

ST JOHN’S, ANTIGUA: The Antigua Hotel and Tourist Association (AHTA) has announced that Rolex will be the title sponsor of its annual Antigua Sailing Week. The Rolex Antigua Sailing Week, due for its 39th running from Sunday, April 30, through Saturday, May 6, 2006, is an exciting addition to the Rolex worldwide portfolio of yachting events... read more...

Another UN official charged with money laundering through Antigua

Monday, September 5, 2005

UNITED NATIONS (AFP): The Russian head of a key UN committee has been arrested and charged with money laundering involving accounts in Antigua, officials said Friday... read more...

Minister concerned about rise in HIV/AIDS cases in Antigua-Barbuda

Monday, September 5, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Health Minister, John Maginley, has expressed concern over the high percentage of HIV/AIDS cases in Antigua and Barbuda.  Minister Maginley says that HIV/AIDS warrants special attention and that one of the goals of the Health Ministry is to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda moves to deal with health hazards in St John's

Monday, September 5, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Central Board of Health has started a sanitation drive to clean the drains and gutters that are causing health hazards in Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

Another Antigua business robbed by gunmen

Monday, August 29, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Businesses across Antigua are once again voicing deep concern over the present crime wave now affecting the country.  Police confirmed to Caribbean Net News on Friday that they are carrying out investigations into an incident where a gun-toting trio "barged" into the Antigua Plumbing and Hardware Centre... read more...

Women to be deported following police raids in Antigua

Friday, August 26, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: In a move designed to curb the rapidly growing practice of prostitution in Antigua, police raided several known night houses and took a number of women and men into custody... read more...

New parliament building in Antigua is a curse on nation says MP

Thursday, August 25, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A United Progressive Party (UPP) parliamentarian wants an immediate change to the design of the building now being constructed to house the country's new parliament. Arguing that the nation will be sending the wrong message to the rest of the world with the building resembling a Muslim mosque... read more...

Antigua magistrates court staff stage protest walk-out

Thursday, August 25, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Workers at the St. John's Magistrates Court in Antigua "walked off" the job on Tuesday in protest over what has been termed "horrible working condition" under which they are forced to perform their duties.  A report on the state-owned ABS Television stated that the building which houses the court has already been condemned... read more...

Armed bandit robs Antigua supermarket

Thursday, August 25, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Police in Antigua are carrying out investigations into an armed robbery which took place at the Miami Supermarket on the lower end of the All Saints Road on Sunday morning.  Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sources told Caribbean Net News that a lone gunman entered the popular supermarket... read more...

Authorities in Antigua investigating death of teenager during routine surgery

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Health authorities in Antigua are investigating the death of a 13 –year-old patient at the Holberton Hospital where, according to reports, Chantel Merchant died on the operating table while undergoing routine surgery.  A family source said that the 13-year-old was experiencing problems with her tonsils... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda and the Russian Federation firm-up relations

Wednesday, August 24, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua:  Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, on Monday met the new Russian Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Igor Lebedev, and held discussions on a wide range of matters of cooperation.  Ambassador Lebedev pledged to develop relations between Antigua-Barbuda and the Russian Federation... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM highlights social issues at Ecclesiastical Consultation

Monday, August 22, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, in addressing the second annual National Ecclesiastical Consultation held at the Multi Purpose Cultural Center last Thursday dealt with a number of issues including moral decay and other social ills.  Spencer voiced concern over what he called an assault on society... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda clergy in second consultation with Prime Minister

Monday, August 22, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Ministers of Religion in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday met with Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, for what has been called the annual National Ecclesiastical Consultation, which is in its second year.  Issues discussed include the moral state of the society, crime, lewd behaviour in public... read more...

US has until April 2006 to respect Antigua-Barbuda WTO ruling

Monday, August 22, 2005

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP): The United States has until April 2006 to comply with a ruling about US restrictions on cross-border gaming on the Internet, the World Trade Organisation announced Friday... read more...

Greater pace called for in Antigua stadium preparations

Monday, August 22, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Former Antigua & Barbuda and West Indies speedster Andy Roberts, wants to see more pace from the people behind the staging of Cricket World Cup 2007 in Antigua.  A great deal of concern is being expressed regarding the state of preparedness of the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, which is being built for the 2007 matches... read more...

Missing Trinidadian woman found alive and well in Antigua

Friday, August 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A New Jersey mother is elated today knowing that her 23-year-old daughter is alive, safe and sound in Antigua.  Caribbean Net News, along with police in Antigua, were called upon to assist Ms Volita Antoine of New Jersey, USA in finding her daughter Rachael-Ann Rodriguez, also called "Rayan", a native of Trinidad and Tobago... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda police assisting in search for missing Trinidad woman

Friday, August 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Police in Antigua and Barbuda have been called upon to assist in the search for a missing Trinidad woman, who has not been heard of since she left to go to Antigua over three months ago.  The woman’s mother, Volita Antoine, contacted Caribbean Net News from New Jersey earlier this week seeking assistance... read more...

Delta’s inaugural flight to Antigua scheduled for December 2005

Friday, August 19, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: It is now official that Delta Airlines will make its inaugural flight to Antigua later this year.  The December 18 inaugural event will cement a six-month negotiating process with the team headed by Tourism Minister Harold Lovell.  Delta is the second largest operating carrier within the United States... read more...

Antigua Government launches National School Meals Programme

Thursday, August 18, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A number of government officials along with some members of the media joined with students at the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality and Training Institute for a sample of the lunch which will be provided for a number of schools as the country launches the first ever School Meals Programme come next month... read more...

Venezuela comes to Antigua and Barbuda's aid

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez, has heeded a call for help from Antigua and Barbuda as the country grapples with electricity problems which has forced officials to institute a load-shedding schedule that has disrupted regular operations across the mainland... read more...

Former Antigua-Barbuda government officials to be arrested says justice minister

Monday, August 15, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: During the 2004 general election campaign in Antigua and Barbuda , the Baldwin Spencer-led United Progressive Party accused the ruling Antigua Labour Party  (ALP) of years of massive corruption in office and promised that, if successful at the polls, everything that was done wrong under the ALP would be put right... read more...

Antigua police take further anti-crime measures

Monday, August 15, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  In a move designed to help bring an end to the crime wave that has been affecting the country, Antigua and Barbuda police are continuing their pro-active stance, which newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police Delano Christopher ordered weeks prior to the 2005 Carnival Season... read more...

Browne claims to be biggest political threat to Antigua-Barbuda administration

Monday, August 15, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  Opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Parliamentarian, Gaston Browne, has claimed that the Baldwin Spencer-led UPP Administration is attempting to "de-focus" him because he is seen by some as the future leader of the ALP who will be the greatest threat to the UPP come the next general election... read more...

Preparation of Antigua's International Airport master plan forging ahead

Monday, August 15, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: With time now on the chase, an official from the United Kingdom-based consulting firm of Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick, the company contracted by the government of Antigua and Barbuda to undertake the rebuilding of the V.C. Bird International Airport, is on an observation visit as work moves ahead on the preparation of a Master Plan for the entire project... read more...

Overwhelming turn-out in Antigua for Cuban eye-care initiative

Friday, August 12, 2005

ST. MARY’S, Antigua: The Cuba/Antigua Free Eye Care Programme made a stop in the St. Mary South Constituency on Wednesday where approximately 145 persons were screened for eye diseases.  The screening process is part of the recently formed relationship between Antigua/Barbuda and the Cuban Government... read more...

UN official accused of using Antigua accounts to launder bribes

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

NEW YORK, USA (AFP):  A former UN procurement officer accused of corruption in the oil-for-food scandal pleaded guilty in US court Monday of receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in kickbacks from firms seeking UN contracts and laundering the proceeds through accounts in Antigua, the Manhattan district's attorney office said... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda officials in limbo over EC$25m Secondary School of Excellence

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

ST. JOHN'S Antigua: As the people of Antigua and Barbuda are coming to terms with the reality that some 40 per cent of the students registered to sit the Common Entrance Examinations this year have failed, education officials themselves are reportedly in a quandary of sorts, as to how to best "utilize" a EC$25 million donation... read more...

More electricity problems for Antigua

Wednesday, August 10, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) is once more grappling with the problem of not being able to supply enough power to serve the people of Antigua and Barbuda.  Last January, a similar situation occurred when the main plant at the Crabbs Power Station went out of commission for several days... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda government embarks on modernization of St John's

Tuesday, August 9, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Calling it a "first step" in the transformation of the city of St. John's, the government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer on Thursday opened "Vendors Square" located in the city's downtown.  Spencer pointed out that his administration is keen to see that the historical city receives a much-needed facelift... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda officials pleased with carnival, police praised

Monday, August 8, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Carnival officials in Antigua and Babruda are expressing satisfaction with the 2005 Carnival festivities and have praised the police for the job they did in ensuring that law and order prevailed... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda appoints new PR agency

Friday, August 5, 2005

ORLANDO, USA: The Ministry of Tourism for the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda has named Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell (YPB&R), Orlando, Florida., to manage its North American publicity, public relations and promotions... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda to participate in study of effects of oil prices on the economy

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda will participate in a comprehensive regional study of the implications of rising oil prices on the economy.  This was one of the decisions of the 52nd Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in St. Lucia, which was attended by Finance and Economy Minister Dr Errol Cort... read more...

Antigua police receive mobile phones donation to aid in fighting crime

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda police on Monday were the recipients of 35 mobile phones on loan from Cingular Wireless to aid in their crime fighting efforts during the Carnival season.  CEO of Cingular Wireless Darren Derrick made the presentation of the phones to Deputy Commissioner of Police Albert Smith... read more...

Pick-pockets and vagrants threatening Antigua cruise tourism says Association president

Monday, July 25, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua:  Antigua and Barbuda's cruise tourism could be dealt a serious blow if an effort is not made to deal with a problem that is seriously threatening the product.  Antigua and Barbuda Cruise Ship Association President, Nathan Dundas, has warned that the harassment of visitors impacts negatively... read more...

Antiguan authorities plead for a violence-free Carnival

Monday, July 25, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: With the start of the 2005 Carnival Season, officials have been pleading with residents to do their best to ensure a violence-free Carnival Season.  Despite a call for a safe carnival last year, festivities came to a premature end as a death and other forms of violence forced authorities to shut down Lastlap... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM discusses closer relations with India

Monday, July 25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer on Friday held discussions with the Indian High Commissioner to Antigua and Barbuda Mr. Avinash Gupta in an effort to forge closer relations between both countries.  Gupta outlined the possibilities for future contribution by India to Antigua and Barbuda’s development... read more...

Officials in Antigua continue investigations into information theft

Thursday, July 21, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Officials in Antigua are continuing investigations in the alleged removal of a hard drive from a computer at the office of a secretary at the Public Information Department (PID)... read more...

Antigua's ‘crime wave’ continues as government information stolen

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Having taken Caribbean Net News to task on national television some three weeks ago for a report carried in our daily news referring to a “crime wave” in Antigua, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer must be not a little embarrassed to read Tuesday's edition of the popular Antigua Sun newspaper... read more...

Homecoming activities in Antigua to generate millions

Wednesday, July 20, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The upcoming Homecoming Independence Festivities launched last week in St. John’s are expected to generate millions of dollars in revenue for Antigua and Barbuda.  This has come from the country’s Consul General in New York who is responsible for promoting the activities in North America... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda signs PetroCaribe agreement

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: After years of failing to capitalize on the opportunity to participate in preferential trade agreements designed to reduce the price of fuel for consumers, Antigua & Barbuda is now poised to benefit from the region’s newest energy agreement.  Deputy Prime Minister Wilmoth Daniel signed the PetroCaribe Agreement... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM signs Caribbean Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance

Friday, July 8, 2005

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia:  Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, signed the Caribbean Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Serious Criminal Matters on Wednesday at the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting.  The purpose of the Treaty is to increase cooperation in mutual legal assistance among Caribbean countries... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM presents case for retention of work permits after CSME

Thursday, July 7, 2005

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, has presented his government’s case to the Heads of CARICOM for the retention of work permits for non-nationals after the implementation of the CSME in December 2005.  Antigua and Barbuda was granted derogation by the Heads in July of 2002... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda pushes for special treatment for OECS States

Wednesday, July 6, 2005

GROS ISLET, St. Lucia: During an intervention on the discussions on the issue at the Heads Meeting on Monday, Antigua and Barbuda has further highlighted the need for OECS countries to be given special and differential treatment as the discussions continue on the implementation of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda committed to full implementation of the CCJ

Monday, July 4, 2005

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Baldwin Spencer has outlined that his government is committed to the full implementation of the Caribbean Court of Justice CCJ in its original and appellate jurisdictions.  The Prime Minister made the comment during the afternoon session of the 1st Meeting... read more...

Benjamin dismissed as Antigua-Barbuda coach

Monday, July 4, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  Winston Benjamin, the former West Indies paceman, has been dismissed as the coach of his island’s senior national cricket team in the wake of fallout with the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (ABCA)... read more...

Antigua police in ‘pro-active’ mode to ensure a safe 2005 carnival season

Thursday, June 30, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Law enforcement officials in Antigua are moving early in making efforts to ensure a safe carnival season for the 2005 summer festival.  Carnival festivities last year were clouded by violence, including two murders, which forced the country's Culture Minister, John Maginley, to close Last-Lap festivities prematurely... read more...

HIV/AIDS workshop opens in Antigua

Thursday, June 30, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A three day workshop on an Advocacy and Communication Project designed to address the major challenges facing those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS opened in St. John’s on Tuesday... read more...

Health officials move to combat city rat problem in Antigua

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Health officials in Antigua are moving positively to do something about the unhealthy conditions caused by rat infestation in the city of St. John's.  As reported by Caribbean Net News in March, Senator Lenworth Johnson revealed that health officials were facing a serious problem with rats... read more...

Antigua Labour Party responds to PM’s charges of economic terrorism

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The Opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) has responded to charges by Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer that its leadership is involved in what he termed "economic terrorism."... read more...

Three young Antiguan journalists to receive training in New York

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Three young Antiguan journalists left on Sunday for New York where they will pursue communications studies at the Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College.  The scholarships are part of an on-going partnership between the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and Ithaca College... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda World Cup Cricket Stadium drawings ready for September construction start

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

CHANGSHA, China: The architectural drawings for the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium to be constructed in Antigua were formally agreed to in the city of Changsha, Hunan Province, China, on Saturday 25th June 2005... read more...

Antigua PM’s statement misses the mark says Thomas

Saturday, June 25, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: Caribbean Net News Senior Regional Correspondent, Norman 'Gus' Thomas, in coming to the defense of a story written by our Antigua and Barbuda correspondent, which Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer has labeled a "calculated attempt at economic terrorism," said Spencer had missed the mark... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM dismisses Caribbean Net News article as opposition propaganda

Saturday, June 25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua:  Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, in a radio and television address Friday evening unveiled what he referred to as evidence of the Opposition Antigua Labour Party’s “manifest agenda for destabilization and anarchy.”  In commenting on a Caribbean Net News article by its Antiguan correspondent... read more...

Another tourist robbed in Antigua, desperation fueling crime wave says former PM

Saturday, June 25, 2005

ST. JOHNS, Antigua: Officials in Antigua's hospitality sector are "dazed" by the increase in robbery attacks on tourists.  Police in St. John's confirmed to Caribbean Net News that another tourist was robbed on Tuesday. According to officials, Barbara Lagasse of Canada was at a Redcliffe Quay bar when a man sneaked up and grabbed her bag... read more...

Tourists robbed in Antigua, hospitality officials concerned

Friday, June 23, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The recent, separate robberies of two British tourists have hospitality officials in Antigua expressing concern over visitor safety, in light of the negative publicity given the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba, following the case of Natallee Holloway, an 18-year-old high school graduate who disappeared late last month... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda makes case for community whaling

Friday, June 23, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda continues to make its voice heard at the 57th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission slated to be concluded in Ulsan South Korea on Friday 24 June 2005. Ambassador Anthony Liverpool urged members of the Commission to respect the tradition of whale consumption among communities ... read more...

EC$10m in Government/Stanford alliance to boost small business in Antigua-Barbuda

Friday, June 23, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, and R. Allen Stanford, CEO of Stanford Group (Antigua), anticipate a big boost for small business with the activation in a few weeks of the EC$10 million small entrepreneur empowerment fund.  The entrepreneurial programme is a business-stimulating plan... read more...

Caribbean countries allege dirty tricks at international whaling meet

Monday, June 20, 2005

ULSAN, South Korea (AFP): Western governments and environmental groups have threatened and intimidated other states because of their opposition to a ban on commercial whaling, delegates from two Caribbean countries alleged Sunday... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda calls for unanimity in application of regional tariffs

Monday, June 20, 2005

ROSEAU, Dominica: Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation at the 41st Meeting of the Authority of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS, has called for the unanimity in the application of tariffs instead of Quantitative Restrictions in the administration of the regime... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda supports extension for introduction of US passport requirements

Monday, June 20, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua stands firmly behind the stance taken by the Caribbean Hotels Association (CHA) chairman, Berthia Parle, with the new US passport requirement for travel to the Caribbean... read more...

Petrol dealers in Antigua unhappy with transport board's plans

Friday, June 17, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Owners of petrol stations in Antigua are grumbling and have refused to support plans by the country's Transport Board to get involved in the "gas selling business" with the reported planned construction of two petrol stations.  Meanwhile bus drivers in the country have adopted a "wait-and-see" attitude... read more...

Antigua reacts to the Jackson verdict

Wednesday, June 15, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Pop star Michael Jackson still has a lot of fans in Antigua and Barbuda and when the "Thriller" guy was slapped with charges of child molestation many of those fans went silent, as the country itself has had more than its fair share of child molestation cases, a great deal of which are "swept under the carpet."... read more...

Haitians escorted back to Dominica from Antigua

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: On Monday, thirty Haitian nationals who illegally entered Antigua and Barbuda were escorted aboard a LIAT charter flight back to Dominica where they originated... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda ambassador elected to chair UN budgetary committee

Tuesday, June 14, 2005

UNITED NATIONS: In elections held Monday morning in the General Assembly of the United Nations, Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr John W. Ashe, was unanimously elected Chairman of the Fifth Committee for the sixtieth (60th) session of the UN General Assembly... read more...

Police discover a group of illegal Haitians in Antigua-Barbuda

Monday, June 13, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  Immigration officials in Antigua have launched an investigation into what is believed to be the illegal entry of some 30 Haitians who landed on the sister island of Barbuda... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda re-elected to the Inter-American Commission on human rights

Thursday, June 9, 2005

WASHINGTON, USA: Antigua and Barbuda’s Clare Kamau Roberts received an overwhelming endorsement from the people of the Americas when he secured the largest number of votes cast during an election for a position on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, an organ of the Organization of American States (OAS)... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda ready for hurricane season

Saturday, June 4, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda is fully prepared for the 2005 Hurricane Season, which began on Wednesday 1st June and runs until November 30th.  Minister of Housing, Culture & Social Transformation, Hilson Baptiste, under whose portfolio the National Office of Disaster Services falls made the statement... read more...

Abortion drug abuse discovered in Antigua

Saturday, June 4, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda Pharmacy Council is appealing to persons to desist from the indiscriminate use of the drug Misoprostil widely known as Cytotec for the procurement of abortion... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda and Guadeloupe get culturally closer

Saturday, June 4, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda is seeking to forge a closer relationship with Guadeloupe.  The initiative was taken on Thursday when Cultural Attaché in the French Embassy of the OECS, Mr. Philippe Girerd, paid a courtesy call on Minister of State in the Ministry of Housing, Culture & Social Transformation, Eleston Adams... read more...

POWA'S statement forces Antigua police after pedophiles, minister's brother arrested

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The gang-rape of a 15-year-old female high school student by three young men some three weeks ago, prompted the Professional Organization of Women in Antigua (POWA) to express grave concern, putting the issue on the front burner in the country... read more...

Venezuelan charged in Antigua for money laundering

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Venezuelan national Franklyn Jose Arica Campos, who was intercepted at Antigua's V.C. Bird International Airport last Friday with hundred of thousands of dollars in cash, was on Tuesday charged in the Magistrate Court with two counts of money laundering and two counts of Customs Management Act offences... read more...

Transatlantic oarsman donates "Womble" to Antigua and Barbuda

Wednesday, June 1, 2005

ENGLISH HARBOUR, Antigua: On Tuesday May 25, the people of Antigua and Barbuda were given a very special gift in memory of an historic adventure.  It was just a week or so ago that James 'Tiny' Little ended his three thousand mile journey to English Harbour, to be given the warmest island welcome... read more...

Antigua Labour Party to file human rights complaint over prison overcrowding

Monday, May 30, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: According to former prime minister, Lester Bird, political leader of the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP), the party plans to seek the assistance of the Inter-American Human Rights Commission (IAHRC) to remedy what has been described as ‘inhumane’ conditions at the country’s lone prison... read more...

Major money haul at Antigua’s international airport

Monday, May 30, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Customs and Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) officers on Friday detained a 33 year old Venezuelan male attempting to leave Antigua with hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda police to challenge vacation order in court

Friday, May 27, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: It has been one week since the government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer undertook what former Financial Secretary Lenox Weston, speaking on the popular ZDK Radio called the "Friday Night Massacre" of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, when some 18 officers were sent on three months’ vacation... read more...

Former Antigua-Barbuda PM slams government over treatment of police

Thursday, May 26, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's former Prime Minister and political leader of the Opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP), Lester Bird, has lashed out at the Baldwin Spencer Administration, saying that it has "crudely and in a vulgar manner decimated the police force.".  Bird was at the time speaking on ZDK Radio... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM and US Ambassador discuss security issues

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: United States Ambassador Mary Elizabeth Kramer, who is on a visit to Antigua and Barbuda on Regional Security System related business, paid a call on Prime Minister Spencer.  Ambassador Kramer praised the capacities of the RSS forces and pointed out the value of the recently held TRADEWINDS exercises... read more...

Chinese Ambassador seeks Antigua-Barbuda's support on UN Reform

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, on Tuesday afternoon received Ambassador Liu, the special representative of the Foreign Minister of China and his delegation at his office.  Prime Minister Spencer agreed to meet Ambassador Liu in order to exchange views on United Nations reform... read more...

Escalating crime triggered police force shake-up says Antigua PM

Monday, May 23, 2005

ST. JOHNS, Antigua: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, speaking on the State-owned and operated ABS Television Sunday, pointed to the escalating crime wave as the reason for what the light-hearted here are calling the "police tsunami" over the weekend.  Taking over the command of the 500-plus strong force is Delano Christopher... read more...

Senior Antigua-Barbuda police officers unhappy over forced vacation

Monday, May 23, 2005

MARBLE HILL, Antigua: Several senior officers of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are up in arms over being sent on what they consider to be "forced vacation" following the weekend's "tumbling up" of the organization's hierarchy when the Acting Commissioner and his second-in-command received letters... read more...

History made in Antigua-Barbuda as woman appointed police chief

Monday, May 23, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Some two weeks after announcing the establishment of a special task force designed to halt "organized crime and corruption by government officials," the excitement in Antigua and Barbuda has been heightened with the news that a woman now heads the 500 plus strong Royal Police Force... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda to benefit from advances in telecommunications

Wednesday, May 18, 2005

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad: Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Senator Dr Edmond Mansoor is representing Antigua and Barbuda at a World Telecommunications Day Symposium in Trinidad.  The symposium is in recognition of World Telecommunications Day, May 17... read more...

Government to strengthen families, says Antigua PM

Monday, May 16, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Acknowledging a breakdown in family values, which has resulted in a number of ills plaguing society, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer used the observance of International Day of the Family on Sunday to remind the people of Antigua and Barbuda that "cohesive productive families are essential" to the country's future... read more...

High-school student gang-raped in Antigua

Monday, May 16, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The reported "gang-rape" of a female high school student last  week, has angered the Professional Organization of Women in Antigua.  A Criminal Investigation Department (CID) spokesman also confirmed to Caribbean Net News that a "dragnet" of sorts has been set as officers are on the lookout for the male trio... read more...

Afridi leads Pakistanis to easy win against Antigua-Barbuda XI

Monday, May 16, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AFP): A flattering all-round performance from Shahid Afridi helped Pakistan to a commanding 248-run victory in their West Indies tour opener, a limited-overs practice match against Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday... read more...

ICT to be the driving force of a knowledge-based economy in Antigua-Barbuda

Thursday, May 12, 2005

BOLANS, Antigua: Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Information, Broadcasting and Communications Dr Edmond Mansoor has said that the accessibility to Information Communication Technologies ICT’s will determine the rate at which a knowledge-based economy will emerge in Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

US deportees a problem for Antigua-Barbuda law enforcement

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: "US deportees to Antigua and Barbuda are causing serious problems for law enforcement officials in the country," says Chief Immigration Officer, Lieutenant Clyde Walker.  Walker, a former Commander of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force said that 90% of those deported from the USA have been in prison for crimes... read more...

Atlantic rower to arrive in Antigua at the weekend

Wednesday, May 11, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Fifty thousand pounds is the target set for a former English Royal Navy submariner, James ‘Tiny’ Little who is rowing across the Atlantic single handedly.  Mr. Little who left the Canary Islands on January 21st is a Norwich publican who is aiming to raise the money for The Davenport Trust, a new charity set up to help young people... read more...

Task force another 'Mongoose Gang' says Antigua Labour Party

Monday, May 9, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A special task force designed to halt "organised crime and corruption by government officials" is nothing more than a "modern-day Mongoose Gang" whose aim is to terrorise and arrest former Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ALP) government officials says the ALP... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM calls for talks to resolve flour issue

Monday, May 9, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer has sent a letter to his Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) counterpart, St. Vincent and the Grenadines' Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves regarding accusations of Antigua and Barbuda breaching regional trade laws... read more...

Cricket and hurricane media talks heading for Antigua

Monday, May 9, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Caribbean and international journalists meet in Antigua next month with industry and government leaders to continue their examination of the economic opportunities offered by Cricket World Cup 2007. Better preparedness for hurricanes and other natural disasters lashing the Caribbean with increasing frequency is also up for examination in Antigua... read more...

Antigua and Barbuda is being dishonest, says Gonsalves

Friday, May 6, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, has accused officials in the sister Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country of Antigua and Barbuda of not playing fair in relation to regional trade.  Dr. Gonsalves pointed out that Antigua and Barbuda has been breaching the trade laws of the region... read more...

IATA report forces Antigua government to clean up airport's image

Monday, May 2, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Embarrassed by a recent IATA Report (which was made available to Caribbean Net News) regarding conditions at the Vere Cornwall Bird International Airport, the government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer is moving swiftly to "clean up" the image as well as operations at the country's lone international airport... read more...

Government takes steps in making Antigua-Barbuda a multilingual society

Friday, April 29, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has moved closer towards implementing its educational policy of making the entire nation multilingual.  During his official visit to the Republic of Cuba, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer requested assistance from the Cuban government in the provision of tutors in Spanish... read more...

Antigua and Barbuda re-elected to UN Commission on Sustainable Development

Friday, April 29, 2005

UNITED NATIONS: In elections held in the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations on Wednesday, Antigua and Barbuda was elected by acclamation to serve another three-year term on the Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD). The term begins with the 15th session of the CSD in 2006... read more...

New Air Services Agreement established between Antigua-Barbuda and Netherlands Antilles

Friday, April 29, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Representatives of the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda and The Netherlands Antilles recently concluded discussions in Curacao for a new air services agreement aimed at liberalizing air transport between the two countries... read more...

Surinamese army to participate in Trade Winds military exercise in Antigua & Barbuda

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

PARAMARIBO, Suriname: The National Army of Suriname will participate in a regional military exercise in Antigua & Barbuda. The 12-strong contingent will leave for Antigua on Monday for the ‘Trade Winds 2005’ exercise, which starts on May 4 and will be concluded two weeks later... read more...

Montserrat students familiarise themselves with Antigua’s tourism product

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism recently played host to a group of students from the neighboring island of Montserrat.  The main purpose of the trip is to sensitize the students’ to the different types of hotel accommodation properties and their functions and services as well as other tourism related operations... read more...

Cuban officials on follow-up visit to Antigua and Barbuda

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Two Cuban Government officials on Monday paid a visit on Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, as part of an assessment and planning programme which will lead to the implementation of a number of projects agreed upon by Prime Minister Spencer and Cuban Leader Fidel Castro a week ago... read more...

Antigua Ministry of Tourism provides training for small hotel owners

Wednesday, April 27, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Recognising the role of small locally owned hotels in the accommodation sector, the Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Organisation of American States (OAS) is providing a special training opportunity for small hotel owner/ managers... read more...

Problems plague Antigua's airport says IATA

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  A recent report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is reported to be one of the most dynamic and fastest-changing industries in the world, has painted a very worrying and frightening picture of the state of affairs at the Vere Cornwall Bird International Airport (VCBIA) in Antigua... read more...

Call for Antigua-Barbuda's Attorney General to resign

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Charging that he appears to be using his office to "cram" the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) down the throats of the people of Antigua and Barbuda, President of the Lock Up Movement Party (LUMP), Winston Derrick is calling on Attorney General, Dominican-born Justin Simon, to tender his resignation forthwith... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda and Chile to further strengthen relations

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda and Chile on Monday highlighted the need for both countries to move towards further strengthening their relations. During a meeting with Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile Christian Barros outlined that both countries had developed strong political links... read more...

Antigua officials moved to action following Caribbean Net News report

Monday, April 25, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Officials in Antigua and Barbuda are taking steps to further secure the personal information of AIDS patients in the workplace. According to a government policy statement, plans are in place to lend positive and non- discriminatory support to HIV/AIDS infected employees... read more...

Antigua AIDS Secretariat clarifies position on employment of HIV/AIDS persons

Monday, April 25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda AIDS Secretariat has issued a press release on the issue of employing persons who are living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA)... read more...

Cuba indicates willingness to enter into an agreement with LIAT

Friday, April 22, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Government of Cuba has expressed its willingness to sign an Air Services Agreement with Antigua and Barbuda to facilitate air travel between both countries.  It is anticipated that LIAT will acquire new jets to facilitate the service between Antigua and Barbuda and Cuba... read more...

Cuba to assist with Antigua-Barbuda health care system

Friday, April 22, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, on Thursday announced that Cuba will provide tangible assistance in the enhancement of the country’s health care delivery system.  Cuba presently has a medical brigade of some 37 health professionals in Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM urges closer relations with Brazil

Thursday, April 21, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, has predicted that the Antigua-Brazil connection will swiftly become a major marketplace for Brazil/Caribbean trade.  The Prime Minister was speaking at the opening of the First Antigua-Brazil Trade Fair organized by the ABI Financial Group... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda police upgrade skills in information technology

Thursday, April 21, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The first group of sixty officers from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda on Monday commenced training in Information Technology as part of a government programme to fully computerize and network all police stations in the country.  A UPP Administration policy is to computerize police records... read more...

Government to play the major role in meeting the water needs of Antiguans and Barbudans

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

United Nations: Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Finance and the Economy, Dr. Errol Cort, underlined his Government’s commitment to the delivery of basic water services to the citizens of Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

20 new Community Centres for Antigua-Barbuda 

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

ST. JOHNS, Antigua: Antigua & Barbuda is to be the recipient of twenty community centers, which will be constructed at strategic points around the island.  So states Minister of Housing, Culture & Social Transformation, Hilson Baptist while commenting on his recent trip to Nairobi, Kenya in Africa from April 2 – 8... read more...

Rivals US, Antigua claim win as WTO revises gambling ruling

Monday, April 11, 2005

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP): The United States and Antigua both claimed to be winners Thursday after the World Trade Organization partly reversed an earlier ruling on US restrictions on cross-border gaming on the Internet... read more...

Antigua Ministry of Health encourages safety measures when viewing today's eclipse

Friday, April 8, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: On Friday 8th April at approximately 5:22 p.m., Antigua and Barbuda and the Leeward Islands will witness a partial eclipse of the sun. Up to 70 percent of the moon will cross the sun's path. Maximum eclipse takes place close to sunset which occurs on that day at 6:22 p.m... read more...

'It is time for action!' Antigua Minister tells UN governing body 

Thursday, April 7, 2005

NAIROBI, Kenya: In a forceful address to the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-HABITAT, Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Housing, Culture and Social Transformation, Hilson Baptiste, challenged the organization to redirect its efforts and resources at meeting urgent needs ... read more...

Antigua State College receives donation from Ambassador Lovell

Thursday, April 7, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS) Deborah-Mae Lovell has kept her word to the Antigua State College to contribute to the educational development of the country.  On Wednesday Ambassador Lovell presented five computers to the Antigua State College... read more...

Antigua Health Minister urges nation to play a role in the health of mothers and children

Thursday, April 7, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Thursday is being observed in Antigua and Barbuda as World Health Day under the theme “Healthy Mothers and Children: Every Mother and Child Counts.”  Antigua and Barbuda Health Minister John Maginley, in an address to the nation, says World Health Day 2005 is focusing on the health of mothers and children... read more...

Former Antigua PM ‘a tired and lost soul’ says Minister

Wednesday, April 6, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: As the race for the leadership of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) continues to gain momentum, one United Progressive Party Senator has voiced the view that the ALP Parliamentarian for the City West Constituency, Gaston Browne would be a better leader for the party as it struggles to get its house in order... read more...

Antigua Labour Party leadership race heats up

Monday, April 4, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: As the opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) prepares to hold its convention in just a few days, the race for party leadership is heating up as Gaston Browne, the challenger to the party's leader Lester Bird, is calling on him to "quit while he is ahead."  Browne's team expressed confidence ... read more...

EC$100,000 offered for information on missing Antigua government files

Monday, April 4, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The Lock Up Movement Party (LUMP) is offering a total of EC$100,000 for information leading to the arrest of individuals involved in the removal of files belonging to the government from the Prime Minister's Office as well as the bombing of the Hitachi Center.  Meanwhile, many remain divided on the missing files issue ... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda government moves to have police stations IT ready

Monday, April 4, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has taken steps to have police stations in the country equipped with modern tools of communication utilizing information technology.  Minister for Communications Dr Edmond Mansoor, recently presented the Dockyard Police Station with a Pentium Computer System ... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda sends military contingent to Barbados

 Friday, April 1, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Regional Security System Baldwin Spencer announced on Thursday night that his government will be sending a contingent of army personnel and police officers to Barbados following a riot at the island’s Glendairy Prison... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM discusses UN reform with German Special Envoy

Thursday, March 31, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, on Tuesday afternoon received a special envoy of the Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany. Special Envoy Professor Dr. Tono Eitel came to lobby on behalf of Germany regarding United Nations reform... read more...

OECS Ministers to hold critical meeting to help reposition the agriculture industry

Wednesday, March  30, 2005

CASTRIES, St. Lucia: OECS Ministers of Agriculture will meet in Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday, March 31 to put new energy into efforts to reposition the vital agriculture sector, and reverse its declining contribution to economic activity in the sub-region... read more...

Antiguan immigration officer in sex and abduction scandal

Monday, March 28, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  Law Enforcement officials in Antigua are carrying out investigations into allegations where one of the country's immigration officers has been accused of abducting and sexually molesting a Santo Domingo youth. Police at the St. John's Police Station confirmed to Caribbean Net News that the authorities have received a report... read more...

Finance minister calls on Antiguans and Barbudans to make sacrifice

Monday, March 28, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Dr. Errol Cort, Minister of Finance and the Economy is calling on the people of Antigua and Barbuda to rise to the occasion and be prepared to make sacrifices for the continued development of the country.  Dr. Cort pointed out that owing to the worrying state of the country's economy "we all have to make a make a sacrifice." ... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda ministers support Stabilization Tax

Monday, March 28, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Ministers within the Ministry of Housing, Culture & Social Transformation have thrown their support behind their Government’s decision to implement a Stabilization Fund... read more...

Newest US-flagged cruise ship to call on Antigua

Friday, March  25, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Norwegian Jewel the newest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet will begin calling at Antigua from November 6 this year.  This was one of the announcements emerging from discussions during Seatrade with top executive of Norwegian Cruise Lines’, Lania Rittenhouse, Vice President ... read more...

Consultations on food security to be held in Antigua-Barbuda

Friday, March  25, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: The country’s representatives who have returned from a recent workshop in Belize have reported that several consultations will be held in Antigua and Barbuda shortly on the role of information and communication tools for implementing food and nutrition security plans... read more...

Antigua Barbuda parliament debates Stabilization Fund Bill

Friday, March  25, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: While religionists see it as a clear indication that reverence for "Holy Week" is ebbing away, Finance and Economy Minister Dr. Errol Cort and his parliamentary colleagues went late into "Maundy" (Holy) Thursday night debating the controversial "Stabilization Fund" ... read more...

Government strongly against race hate, says Antigua PM 

Thursday, March  24, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Upon assuming office as Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda one year ago, Baldwin Spencer said, minutes after being sworn in, that he likened Antigua and Barbuda unto a big blue tent under which everyone was welcome... read more...

Kittitian folklore members join in Barbuda celebration

Thursday, March  24, 2005

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts: Eight folklore practitioners are scheduled to leave the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis to participate in a festival with a regional flair... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda media workers and Minister in disturbance at PM’s office

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  Members of staff at the Antigua and Barbuda government-owned and operated ABS Radio and Television on Monday created a disturbance at the Office of the Prime Minister when they raised strong objection to a decision by the Minister of Information to meet with a representative body instead of the entire group.... read more...

Antigua's UPP holds ecumenical service on first anniversary in office

Wednesday, March 23, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and Governor General Sir James B. Carlisle, along with other government officials supporters, friends and senior members of the ruling United Progressive Party (UPP) will gather at the Ebenezer Methodist Church in St. John's Wednesday to observe the party's first year in office... read more...

Antigua-Chile technical cooperation closer to fruition

Friday, March 18, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the planned technical cooperation with the Republic of Chile is very close to fruition.  This announcement comes in the wake of a three-day visit to Antigua & Barbuda by a high level team from Chile.. read more...

Condor Airlines to return to Antigua in November

Friday, March 18, 2005

BERLIN, Germany: .After months of intensive negotiations with the German airline Condor a contract was signed in Berlin during the ITB tourism trade fair. Condor will resume a weekly non-stop service on Mondays from Frankfurt to Antigua with effect from November 7.  The flight will create renewed interest in Antigua and Barbuda from tour operators... read more...

Former Deputy Speaker sentenced to 5 years in Antigua

Monday, March 14, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Sherfield Bowen, a former Antigua Labour Party Parliamentarian and Deputy Speaker in the Antigua and Barbuda House of Representatives, who also served as a consultant within the ruling United Progressive Party administration, was on Friday sentenced to 5 years in jail having been found guilty of manslaughter... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda discusses Information Technology assistance with India

Monday, March 14, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Information technology and IT management were the key areas of discussion between the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the Indian High Commissioner Avinash C. Gupta when he made an official visit to the Office of the Prime Minister on Friday..... read more...

Government short of funds to repair Antigua's main port

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: According to reports coming out of St. John's in Antigua, the country's main port is in disrepair and the government of Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, lacks the much needed funds to remedy the problem. Minister Wilmouth Daniel, said the buildings are in dire need of repairs... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda diplomat presents credentials to US president

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

WASHINGTON, USA: Veteran Antiguan and Barbudan diplomat, Deborah-Mae Lovell, presented her credentials to the President of the United States of America, George W. Bush, during a ceremony held in the Oval Office at the White House on Tuesday, 8 March 2005. Ambassador Lovell joins her CARICOM colleagues... read more...

Minister Quinn-Leandro opens Women’s Day Workshop in Antigua

Wednesday, March 9, 2005

DEEP BAY, Antigua: Minister of Labour; Public Administration and Empowerment Dr Jacqui Quinn Leandro, on Tuesday, at The Grand Royal Antiguan Hotel, declared the International Women’s Day Workshop on Human Rights opened. The Minister, in her feature address, shared statistics and facts that she gathered... read more...

St John's: A rat infested city, says senator

Monday, March 7, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The City of St. John's on the island of Antigua is rat-infested, a problem that has forced the Baldwin Spencer Administration to seek professional assistance along with efforts by the country's Central Board of Health to tackle the problem.  Senator Lenworth Johnson, admitted that the health officials are facing a problem... read more...

Former UPP public relations officer arrested in Antigua

Friday, March 4, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Dean Jonas, the former Public Relations Officer for the ruling United Progressive Party (UPP), was arrested on Wednesday and reportedly spent the night in a city police station before making an appearance before a city Magistrate Thursday, to answer three charges in relation to what has been called the 'Tenders Board Affair'... read more...

Woman found dead at Antigua's airport

Friday, March 4, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Law enforcement officials in Antigua are carrying out investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman whose body was discovered in the ladies room of the arrival lounge at the Vere Cornwall Bird International Airport Wednesday night... read more...

Antigua Barbuda to issue machine-readable passports in CARICOM format by mid-year

Wednesday, March 2, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda will commence issuing new, machine-readable passports utilizing the common CARICOM format by mid-year 2005.  Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer said that the matter was discussed at the recently held CARICOM Inter-sessional Meeting in Suriname ... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda deposits CCJ Instruments with CARICOM Secretariat

Monday, February 28, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, has deposited the country’s Instruments of Accession and Ratification of the Caribbean Court of Justice with the CARICOM Secretariat. As part of the process towards the full implementation of the Caribbean Court of Justice CCJ, countries must deposit various instruments ... read more...

Antiguan Clare Roberts assumes Presidency of Inter-American Commission on Human Rights

Friday, February 25, 2005

WASHINGTON, USA: History was made Thursday when eminent jurist, Clare Roberts, became the first citizen of Antigua and Barbuda to assume the presidency of the Inter-American Human Rights Commission, an agency of the Organization of American States (OAS).  Mr. Roberts is a former Attorney General and Minister of Justice... read more...

Former deputy speaker found guilty of manslaughter in Antigua

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman: A former Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Parliamentarian and Deputy Speaker in the Antigua and Barbuda House of Representatives was on Tuesday found guilty of manslaughter by an Antiguan court and could face up to 35 years in jail when sentenced next month... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda not quite ready for CSME says Spencer

Tuesday, February 22, 2005

GEORGETOWN, Guyana: Though acknowledging that his country is not yet quite ready for the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CMSE), Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer says all the stops will be pulled out in an effort to get the twin-island state ready for the implementing of the CSME... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda media organisation meets with Information Minister

Wednesday, February 16, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Members of the interim executive of the Antigua & Barbuda Media Congress on Tuesday met with Information Minister Senator Dr Edmond Mansoor. ABS News Editor Juliet Benjamin and Senior Producer/News Anchor Eldean Eudelle also attended at the invitation of the minister... read more...

Antigua’s ABS to be transformed into new network

Monday, February 14, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: “Viewers and listeners to ABS TV and Radio can look forward to an improved selection and quality of programmes when ABS TV and Radio are merged into a new single entity, the Antigua and Barbuda Network.” That’s the word from Dr Edmond Mansoor, Minister for Broadcasting, Information and Telecommunications... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda delegation to attend WTO appeal hearing

Monday, February 14, 2005

ST JOHN’S, Antigua: Minister of Finance and the Economy, Dr Errol Cort, will lead Antigua and Barbuda’s delegation to the February 21-22 hearing by the World Trade Organization of an appeal by the United States against the findings of the WTO Panel, which ruled in favour of Antigua and Barbuda in the now famous “Internet gaming case.”... read more...

Former President of El Salvador visits Antigua-Barbuda PM

Saturday, February 12, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Former President of El Salvador and candidate for the position of Secretary General of the Organisation of American States (OAS), Francisco Flores, on Thursday paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer.  President Flores is seeking support for his candidacy at the OAS... read more...

Increased fuel costs to be absorbed by Antigua-Barbuda government

Saturday, February 12, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda is to absorb the increased cost of gasoline and diesel in the country.  This proposal results from the increase in gasoline purchased by West Indies Oil Company, the sole provider of fuel in the country... read more...

Electrical fire at Antigua Transport Board

Saturday, February 12, 2005

T JOHN'S, Antigua: According to the General Manager of the Antigua and Barbuda Transport Board (A&BTB) Harry Josiah, minimal damage was done to the Board's Paynter's Headquarters as a result of a small electrical fire on Thursday.  Fire officials said the fire is believed to have been caused by a malfunctioning meter box... read more...

Antigua judge orders power company to reconnect local radio station

Friday, February 11, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: A High Court Judge in Antigua, on Thursday afternoon ordered the country's power company, the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) to reconnect forthwith, the electricity and telephone services which were disconnected days earlier from the popular ZDK Radio (now called 'Liberty Radio')... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Government commences negotiations with Stanford Group on medical centre project

Thursday, February 10, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The government of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday commenced a series of meetings with the Stanford Group to discuss issues relating to the Mount St. John’s Medical Centre.  Health Minister John Maginley convened the meeting with a team from the Stanford Financial Group... read more...

Russian Ambassador pays courtesy call on Antigua-Barbuda PM

Thursday, February 10, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Russian Ambassador to Antigua and Barbuda Mr. Edouard Malayan on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer during which discussions were held on a number of areas of cooperation.  During the meeting, Ambassador Malayan informed the Prime Minister that Russia is getting back on its feet... read more...

Homes searched for explosives in Antigua

Wednesday, February 9, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Police on the island of Antigua have confirmed to Caribbean Net News that officers last week effected early morning searches on the homes of two "known" supporters of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) -- businessman, Bill Abbott and former Government Chief Information Officer (CIO), James "Tanny" Rose...  read more...

Antigua Labour Party needs new and young leadership, says former press secretary

Thursday, February 3, 2005

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: "Quite frankly, I am of the view that Lester Bird should really remove himself from the political battlefield."  That's the view of Norman 'Gus' Thomas, who himself served as Press Attaché to Lester Bird during his two terms in office as Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Attorney General condemns bombing of Minister's family business

Thursday, February 3, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Justin Simon has condemned the bombing of Minister Edmond Mansoor family business calling it a heinous criminal act perpetrated on the citizenry of Antigua and Barbuda.  The Attorney General said that it was an intentional calculated criminal act ... read more...

Antigua police investigate early morning bombing of Minister’s family business

Wednesday, February 2, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Police in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday launched an investigation into the early morning bombing of the Hitachi Centre Compound on Market Street which houses the Medical Practice and Clinic of newly appointed Minister responsible for Information, Broadcasting and Communications Dr. Edmond Mansoor... read more...

Malfunctioning generators trigger blackouts in Antigua

Monday, January 31, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  Engineers at two of the Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) generating plants are carrying out investigations into what caused the machines to malfunction causing several communities to experience blackouts for the past six days.  A team of experts from Japan's Toshiba Company are on island carrying out tests... read more...

Antigua moving to professionalise information technology centre

Friday, January 28, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Information officials in Antigua and Barbuda are seeking to move the country's information and technology services to a another level.  Announcing the merging of the National Computer Center (NCC) and the Information and Technology Unit (ITU) officials are hoping to improve the quality of work being produced... read more...

Health Department keeps school closed in Antigua

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Staff and students at the J.T. Ambrose Primary School in Antigua have not been able to return to their classrooms as was announced by Minister with responsibility for Education Bertrand Joseph over the weekend.  One week ago today, a team of health officials showed up at the facility and ordered it closed, citing health concerns... read more...

Antigua Sun newspaper has its own agenda, says Attorney General

Wednesday, January 26, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Justin Simon, is accusing the popular daily Antigua Sun newspaper of having its own "agenda".  The minister was reacting to an article in the Monday edition of the paper entitled: "LEAVE THE OFFICE ... DPP asked to find new quarters."... read more...

Congratulations pour in for first woman acting prime minister of Antigua Barbuda

Saturday, January 22, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Congratulations and accolades were fulsome Friday for a woman who has once again made history in Antigua and Barbuda.  Minister of Labour, Public Administration and Empowerment Dr Jacqui Quinn-Leandro received much commendation from all sectors of society, for being the first woman to act as Prime Minister... read more...

Antigua ministry of works equipment vandalized

Saturday, January 22, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Antigua and Barbuda Ministry of Public Works, Communications, Transportation and Environment on Friday reported that its equipment at the Bendals and Burma Quarries has been vandalized... read more...

Antigua Barbuda and Chile negotiate on agricultural and language training projects

Saturday, January 22, 2005

ST JOHNS, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday received a high level Chilean delegation led by Ambassador Alfonso Silva. The delegation also included the Executive Director of the Chilean Agency for International Cooperation, Mr. Marcelo Rozas and Arturo Vergara who is an Executive Member of the Agency... read more...

Health officials close government school in Antigua

Friday, January 21, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Citing serious health risks and a clear and present danger to the students, officials at Antigua and Barbuda's Health Department on Wednesday took immediate action and closed the J.T. Ambrose Primary School, located in All Saints, a community located some 7-8 miles from the capital, St. John's... read more...

First woman appointed as Antigua and Barbuda’s acting Prime Minister

Friday, January 21, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  Minister of Labour, Public Administration and Empowerment Dr Jacqui Quinn-Leandro has created history once again in Antigua and Barbuda by becoming the first woman to be appointed Acting Prime Minister.  Dr. Quinn Leandro received her instruments of appointment from Governor General Sir James Carlisle... read more...

Antigua Labour Party pickets Prime Minister's office

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Overcast skies did not deter the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Leader, Lester Bird, along with a small crowd of some 65 supporters and other leading members of the Party, from staging a three-hour picket outside of the Prime Minister's office on Tuesday as Prime Minister Spencer and his Cabinet met for their weekly discourse... read more...

Former ambassador joins protest in Antigua

Wednesday, January 19, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's former Ambassador to the United Nations and Washington, Lionel 'Max' Hurst was among the picketers lending his voice in protest to the "wrongs" the 9-month old Spencer Administration has done since taking over the reigns of government on March 23 last year... read more...

Minister sues Liberty radio in Antigua

Friday, January 14, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's newly appointed Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Communications, Dr Edmund Mansoor, has taken legal action against the popular ZDK Radio, now called "Liberty Radio," charging the station with engaging in a campaign of slander and defamation... read more...

Dollar barrels to be cleared in Antigua

Friday, January 14, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda and acting Minister of Finance and Economy, Baldwin Spencer, has pointed out that “Dollar Barrels” not processed prior to the December 31 deadline should continue to be treated in the manner intended whereby the consignee pays $1 to clear their barrels once they qualify under the criteria set out by the Ministry of Finance and Economy... read more...

Antigua Labour Party to hold April convention

Friday, January 14, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: All comrades, supporters, well wishers and friends of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) will be moving to choose a new leader for the demoralized organization when it holds its next convention come April.  Sunday and Monday, the 3rd and 4th of April are the dates chosen for the long awaited convention... read more...

Antigua news staffers upset at minister's statement

Wednesday, January 12, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Staffers in the newsroom of the Antigua government-owned and operated ABS Television are upset with the newly appointed Minister with responsibility for Information, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Dr. Edmund Mansoor.  Mansoor recently announced plans for a new and improved Office of Communications... read more...

Antigua UPP holds retreat following Cabinet reshuffle

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, along with members of his Cabinet, executive members of the ruling United Progressive Party (UPP) and others spent the weekend attending a retreat at the Royal Antiguan Resort and Tennis Club on Antigua's West End, where a number of issues dealing with integrity legislation were looked at... read more...

St Kitts-Nevis security minister asked to 'get off de air'

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua:  St Kitts and Nevis Minister for National Security, G. A. Dwyer Astaphan, was unceremoniously asked to "get off the radio" during a call-in programme with host Lennox Linton of the popular Observer Radio in Antigua on Monday.  The St. Kitts and Nevis National Security Minister admitted that he was a bit steamy... read more...

New minister raising the information services bar in Antigua-Barbuda

Tuesday, January 11, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's newly appointed Minister with responsibility for Information Broadcasting and Telecommunication Dr. Edmund Mansoor has plans to establish what is being called an "Office of Communications" which will oversee all aspects of government's public relations and information dissemination operations... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda committed to keeping LIAT flying

Monday, January 10, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, along with the Advisor in the Ministry of Communications Mr. Brian Challenger, attended a meeting on Saturday in Barbados of regional leaders and members of the Board of LIAT 1974 in another bid to address the financial woes of the regional carrier... read more...

Politics at the crossroads in Antigua and Barbuda

Monday, January 10, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The political landscape in Antigua and Barbuda appears to be at the crossroads as the people of the twin-island nation seek to put into place a government that does justice to the country as a whole... read more...

Spencer reshuffles Antigua-Barbuda Cabinet

Friday, January 7, 2005

ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, has announced what appears to be a major shake-up of his Cabinet, switching some portfolios and bringing in some new faces.  Among the new appointments are Senator Dr. Edmond Mansoor and Senator Aziz Hadeed... read more...

Antigua PM under fire for proposed Cabinet reshuffle

Thursday, January 6, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, has come under strong criticism from some sections of his administration for making an announcement in a New Year Address that he would be reshuffling his Cabinet.  Several of Spencer's ministers have voiced concern over the announcement... read more...

2005 will not be a good year, says former Antigua PM

Saturday, January 1, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's former Prime Minister, Lester Bird, is of the view that the year 2005, will not be a good one for the people of the twin-island unitary state.  Bird noted, "Our people will be severely burdened and heavily stressed by high taxes and these things will take a serious toll on our community."... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda PM hints at a 2005 Cabinet reshuffle

Saturday, January 1, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister, Baldwin Spencer, in delivering his first New Year Message since becoming the country's third Prime Minister some 9 months ago, last night announced his intention to have a Cabinet reshuffle early in the New Year.  All Antigua and Barbuda is now awaiting the details... read more...

Antigua Labour Party to be revamped says Bird

Saturday, January 1, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua: The political leader of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Lester Bird has announced that the revamping of the organization that held the reigns of government in the twin-island unitary state for some 28 years, until a convincing 12-4 defeat by the coalition United Progressive Party (UPP) on March 23 last year... read more...

US to appeal WTO ruling in favour of Antigua-Barbuda on Internet gambling

Saturday, January 1, 2005

WASHINGTON, USA:  According to the Thoroughbred Times, United States authorities have confirmed to the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) their intention to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling condemning the United States for banning foreign online gambling operators... read more...

Antigua-Barbuda Police Commissioner praises officers

Saturday, January 1, 2005

ST. JOHN'S, Antigua:  Officers and other members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda have come in for words of praise from Acting Commissioner of Police (COP) Rolston Pompey for their service to the people of Antigua and Barbuda during the year 2004 which he described as challenging... read more...

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