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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.