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Antiguan HR Leader Calisha Spencer Set to Present at LOUD26 Regional Conference
Antiguan HR leader and strategist Calisha Spencer has been confirmed as a presenter at the LOUD26 HR Conference, set to be held at the Marriott Hotel in St Kitts ahead of International Women's Day. The regional event highlights Spencer's growing reputation as a trailblazer in Caribbean Human Resource Management.
ABS Headquarters Declared Unfit for Occupancy, Workers Ordered to Evacuate
The Antigua Trades and Labour Union ordered an immediate evacuation of the Antigua Broadcasting Service headquarters on Monday after declaring the facility medically and structurally unfit for occupancy. The move brought operations at the state-owned broadcaster to a sudden halt.
LIAT Air CEO Unveils Network Expansion, Fleet Overhaul and New Antigua-Guadeloupe Route
LIAT Air CEO Hafsah Abdulsalam has announced a major network expansion and fleet transition, including the return of Antigua-Guadeloupe service scheduled for May. The development marks a significant period of growth and regional reconnection for the carrier.
Antigua's Postal Service to Roll Out New Post Office Boxes in Two Communities
The Antigua and Barbuda Postal Service plans to install new post office boxes in two communities in the coming months, with Postmaster General Algernon Gomes calling the project a departmental priority aimed at increasing revenue and public convenience.
Antigua Reclaims 150 Acres for Farming While 800 Acres Eyed for Resort Development
Antigua's Cabinet has announced the repossession of 150 acres of idle farmland for distribution to youth and women farmers, but the move is drawing scrutiny amid reports that 800 acres are simultaneously being considered for resort development. According to Antigua Observer, the disparity raises questions about the government's true commitment to food security.
Cabinet Warns Cannabis Authority to Accelerate Stalled Medicinal Industry
Cabinet has warned the Cannabis Authority's leadership to accelerate development of Antigua and Barbuda's medicinal cannabis industry or face further government scrutiny. The directive was announced by Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant at the weekly post-Cabinet briefing.
UTC President Backs Weekly Homeporting Target Ahead of 2027 Tourism Surge
UTC President Ian Joseph has welcomed Antigua and Barbuda's planned move to weekly homeporting by 2027, calling it a positive development as the island prepares for a projected increase in visitor arrivals. Homeporting currently operates on a 14-day cycle.
Government Reclaims 150 Acres of Idle Farmland for Youth and Women Farmers
The Antiguan government has repossessed approximately 150 acres of idle farmland and plans to redistribute it for active agricultural use, with youth and women farmers set to benefit. The announcement was made by Director of Communications Maurice Merchant at the weekly post-Cabinet briefing.