Parliament Dissolved, Elections Imminent as Cabinet Approves Sweeping Relief Measures

Parliament has been formally dissolved ahead of general elections, as Cabinet also approved a sweeping package of measures including utility arrears waivers, land releases, building material duty exemptions, and the continuation of retroactive pay for public servants.

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Government Opens 50-Acre Land Programme for First-Time Owners in All Saints

Government Opens 50-Acre Land Programme for First-Time Owners in All Saints

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has made 50 acres of land in the MacPond area of All Saints available through its Land Empowerment Programme, wi...

Cabinet Rallies Public Support for PM Browne Ahead of General Elections

Cabinet Rallies Public Support for PM Browne Ahead of General Elections

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has issued a statement urging citizens to support Prime Minister Gaston Browne's government in the upcoming general...

Freeman's Village Street to Bear Name of Centenarian Trade Unionist Christopher Browne

Freeman's Village Street to Bear Name of Centenarian Trade Unionist Christopher Browne

WIOC Marks 11 Years of Public Ownership with EC$230M in Profits

WIOC Marks 11 Years of Public Ownership with EC$230M in Profits

Antigua and Barbuda Signs Air Connectivity Deal With Saint-Martin

Antigua and Barbuda Signs Air Connectivity Deal With Saint-Martin

UWI Five Islands Campus, Agricultural Health Council Formalise Landmark Partnership

UWI Five Islands Campus, Agricultural Health Council Formalise Landmark Partnership

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Government Opens 50-Acre Land Programme for First-Time Owners in All Saints

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WIOC Marks 11 Years of Public Ownership with EC$230M in Profits

WIOC Marks 11 Years of Public Ownership with EC$230M in Profits

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Government Opens 50-Acre Land Programme for First-Time Owners in All Saints

Government Opens 50-Acre Land Programme for First-Time Owners in All Saints

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Cabinet Rallies Public Support for PM Browne Ahead of General Elections

Cabinet Rallies Public Support for PM Browne Ahead of General Elections

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Freeman's Village Street to Bear Name of Centenarian Trade Unionist Christopher Browne

Freeman's Village Street to Bear Name of Centenarian Trade Unionist Christopher Browne

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Antigua and Barbuda Signs Air Connectivity Deal With Saint-Martin

Antigua and Barbuda Signs Air Connectivity Deal With Saint-Martin

Antigua and Barbuda has signed a Letter of Intent with the Collectivité of Saint-Martin to improve air transport links a...

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Woman Ordered to Pay $9,000 After Meat Cleaver Attack on Sleeping Retired Teacher

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The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has returned as Gold Sponsor for the 12th AUA Rohrman Trail & Swim Fest, set f...

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WIOC Marks 11 Years of Public Ownership with EC$230M in Profits

WIOC Marks 11 Years of Public Ownership with EC$230M in Profits

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UWI Five Islands Campus, Agricultural Health Council Formalise Landmark Partnership

UWI Five Islands Campus, Agricultural Health Council Formalise Landmark Partnership

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