HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): Cuba and Antigua and Barbuda signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday that will serve as a legal framework for the free eye-surgery programme Operation Miracle that has already benefited 1,182 patients from the neighboring Caribbean nation. read more...

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HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): Cuban President Raul Castro met on Monday with the Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, who arrived in Havana for an official visit at the invitation of the Cuban leader. After the welcoming ceremony at the Palace of the Revolution, the two leaders held official talks. read more...

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HAVANA, Cuba (ACN): The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, arrived in Havana on Monday for an official visit at the invitation of Cuban President Raul Castro. According to Granma news daily, during his stay in Cuba, Spencer will hold talks with Raul Castro and other senior government officials. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: On the heels of Mother's Day, Antigua and Barbuda has announced that this year's celebration will run for an entire week to celebrate "Motherhood: The Greatest Love of All." The Ministry of Tourism is working with The National Association of Female Executives in Music and Entertainment. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA: Assistant Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin arrives in Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday to represent the Organization of American States (OAS) at the May 7-9 meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR). read more...

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The sub-region has a new Regional Association for Heritage Protection as six OECS member states and two French Departments of the Americas launched the Regional Heritage Association (RHA) on January 29, 2008 at the Rex Resorts Hotel in St. Lucia. The RHA is a non-profit, non governmental organization. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, Minister of Finance, Errol Cort, and other government officials met on Monday with a team from the Canadian government to discuss the initial stages of proposed projects in democratic governance and accountability in the Caribbean. read more...

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CASTRIES, St Lucia: The OECS Secretariat has announced that on April 24 the Secretariat communicated to the Lord High Chancellor, Jack Straw, a recommendation for the appointment of Justice Hugh Anthony Rawlins, to the position of Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Fresh from his three-country visit to the Gulf states of Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer pronounced his first trip to that region a resounding success. The Prime Minister's first stop was Qatar, where he was a featured speaker at the 8th Doha Forum. read more...

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands: As part of ongoing development plans within the Caribbean region, Caribbean Net News has now launched several country-specific “Net News” websites, in order to provide more in-depth news, information and commentary in relation to each country and territory. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA (AFP): A law that bans US banks and financial companies from handling Internet gambling bets may turn out to be an enforcement nightmare, a congressional hearing was told Wednesday. The WTO has ruled against the US ban in a complaint from Antigua and Banruda. read more...

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The publisher of an innovative programme for teaching reading, which is having remarkable results around the world, is visiting the Caribbean in April and May. Chris Jolly, publisher of Jolly Phonics, is visiting Trinidad, Grenada, Barbabos, Antigua and St Kitts from 28 April to 2 May, read more...

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (Reuters): Three of the lowest ranked international teams will attempt unlikely wins in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Wednesday. Montserrat meet Suriname in a one-off preliminary round encounter that will be played in Trinidad, as neither country has a stadium considered suitable. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The Financial Services Regulatory Commission (FSRC), and the Antigua Trades and Labour Union (AT & LU), have finally reached a settlement over their last dispute regarding (benefits) a pension plan for its employees. The FSRC now offers its employees contributory health and pension plans. read more...

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BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP): The European Commission launched an investigation Monday into allegations that a US online gambling ban discriminates against EU firms, an action that could lead to a WTO case. Washington has already suffered a defeat at the WTO in a case brought by Antigua and Barbuda. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Antigua and Barbuda's Minister with responsibility for the environment, Harold Lovell, announced Friday that Antigua and Barbuda has cleared its outstanding arrears to the Jamaica-based Caribbean Environment Programme, which is administered by the  United Nations Environment Programme. read more...

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ST JOHN's, Antigua: Hermitage Bay, Antigua’s newest all-suite luxury boutique resort, was recently ranked in third place in a list of the top ten all inclusive resorts in the world in TripAdvisor’s 2008 Traveller’s Choice Awards. Trip Advisor and its branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world. read more...

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MIAMI, USA (Reuters): Rudis Corrales scored five goals as El Salvador crushed Anguilla 12-0 in their CONCACAF World Cup first round qualifying match on Wednesday, while Belize picked up their first win in the competition, beating St.Kitts and Nevis 3-1 in their first-leg game played in Guatemala City. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: On Tuesday, a joint operation between the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force, the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy and Customs Department resulted in the seizure of 16 lbs of marijuana with an estimated street value of $24,000. read more...

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GEORGETOWN, Guyana: As the region remains stunned by the sudden death of Charlesworth Samuel, Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Environment, Marine Resources and Agro Industries of Antigua and Barbuda, CARICOM Secretary-General, Edwin Carrington has hailed the late Minister’s contribution to the Community. read more...

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ST JOHNS, Antigua: On Friday and Saturday, a joint operation between The Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) and the Royal Antigua and Barbuda Police Force (RABPF) resulted in the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $431,964. read more...

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GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters): Antigua has asked the World Trade Organization (WTO) to arbitrate in a dispute over gambling with the United States, its lawyer in the case said on Thursday. Mark Mendel told Reuters that Antigua was continuing to seek discussions with Washington. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: It was a walk in the park for the Antigua National U-20 team on the third and final day of the Antigua Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics, which ended with a brutal match between the National U-20 team and the younger and less experienced All Saints Secondary. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: David ‘Super Sub’ Fairclough of Liverpool FC (1974 – 1983) visited the first day of Antigua’s Digicel Kick Start Football Clinics on Sunday. A regular visitor to Antigua, Fairclough heard that John Barnes was in town coaching the Digicel Clinics. The three-day Antigua Digicel Clinics began on Sunday. read more...

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LONDON, England: A high level delegation from Antigua and Barbuda, led by Minister of Finance and the Economy Dr Errol Cort met on Thursday with UK Minister for Sport Gerry Sutcliffe MP to discuss Antigua's application to the Gambling Commission for "whitelisting" under the UK's recent gambling legislation. read more...

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CARACAS, Venezuela: Antigua and Barbuda prime minister, Baldwin Spencer, arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, on Thursday on an official visit to conclude discussions on a number of development projects, including a major water-infrastructure project, which will include a reverse osmosis plant. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Baldwin Spencer, has expressed his appreciation to former Barbados prime minister, Owen Arthur, for his service to the Caribbean Community. "I have always been impressed by your urgent desire to secure the interests of the region against all comers," Spencer said. read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA: Antigua and Barbuda's Minister of Finance and the Economy Dr Errol Cort held wide ranging discussions on the internet gaming dispute in Washington on Thursday with his ministerial counterpart from the Office of the US Trade Representative, Ambassador Susan Schwab. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The government of Antigua-Barbuda and China are continuing discussions on the upgrading of the St John's Deep Water Harbour and the construction of a new terminal at the V.C. Bird International Airport. The discussions are progressing following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Officials in Antigua and Barbuda expressed surprise at the unexpected announcement on Monday by the United Kingdom's Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) that it had not approved the "whitelisting" application of Antigua that would have allowed Antiguan remote gaming... read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: Barbudans are closer to receiving a brand new community centre to be constructed by China. Last weekend members of the Barbuda Council sat down with representatives of the Chinese government and Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador to the China finalise the plans. read more...

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BEAUSEJOUR, St Lucia: Stanford 20/20 Antigua and Barbuda and St Lucia Pro Teams maintained their winning ways in the four way clash at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia with comprehensive victories over the Stanford 20/20 Anguilla and Nevis Pro Teams. read more...

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MADRID, Spain (AFP): Spanish police have seized 600 kilos (1,320 pounds) of cocaine on a sailboat in the Atlantic bound for Spain in a drugs operation that netted seven suspects, including three Europeans, police said Saturday. The cocaine had been transferred to the sailboat off the coast of Antigua. read more...

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COOLIDGE, Antigua: Tickets for the 2008 Stanford 20/20 Cricket Tournament are now on sale and fans can reserve them online or buy them directly from the Stanford 20/20 Ticket Office in Antigua. Tickets are available for the grounds, the stadium grandstand and the Sticky Wicket Restaurant. read more...

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ATLANTA, USA: Eager to go snorkeling or scuba diving this summer? How about bird watching in the morning and sunbathing in the afternoon? Delta Air Lines will continue to take travelers to more places in the Caribbean with new service between New York's JFK International Airport and Antigua and Barbuda. read more...

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PLANTATION, USA: Internet marketing company POWERi has announced the opening of its new offices in St John’s, Antigua. The decision to open offices on the island comes as the company expands its services and product lines deep into the Eastern Caribbean. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: The government of Antigua and Barbuda has reacted to the report of the arbitrators of the WTO Panel in its dispute over Internet gambling services with the United States. In an unusual and lengthy opinion, the panel of arbitrators ruled that Antigua could apply trade sanctions. read more...

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ST JOHN'S, Antigua: In a presentation at the recent PetroCaribe Summit, Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer announced Antigua & Barbuda's readiness to assent to the current version of the Energy Security Treaty. The Treaty was first presented during the third PetroCaribe Summit in August 2007. read more...

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GENEVA, Switzerland (Reuters): Antigua and Barbuda won compensation of $21 million a year from the United States on Friday in a long-running trade dispute about online gambling, but the amount was far lower than the tiny Caribbean nation had been seeking. read more...

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COOLIDGE, Antigua: Stanford 20/20 fans get ready to rise to your feet as the new Stanford 20/20 Tournament song, featuring soca king Machel Montano and Antiguan soca siren Claudette "CP" Peters, saturates the radio airwaves and pumps up the region in anticipation of the biggest cricket showdown in the Caribbean. read more...

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