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MP Simon Calls for IP Reform and Sports Infrastructure Overhaul
Shadow Minister Kelvin Simon has put forward a policy roadmap calling for intellectual property reform and a major overhaul of sports infrastructure, aiming to turn the creative and athletic sectors into revenue generators for the national budget.
Fuller Warns Antigua and Barbuda Failing on Sustainable Development
Environmental advocate and marine operator Eli Fuller has warned that Antigua and Barbuda is not practicing sustainable development, saying current growth strategies are damaging natural resources and threatening the country's future. Fuller is calling for a balanced approach that protects the environment alongside economic progress.
Jamaican Man Arrested After 60 Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VCBIA
A 38-year-old Jamaican man was arrested after approximately 60 pounds of cannabis, valued at an estimated $360,000, were seized during a joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport on March 1st.
CCTV Footage Shown in Court During Nigel Christian Murder Trial
CCTV footage allegedly showing murdered Customs official Nigel Christian's truck being tailed by a silver car was played in the High Court on Monday, as the murder trial of three accused men reached its eighth day before Justice Rajiv Persaud.
Ex-Hadeed Motors Employee Jailed Five Years for $80K Vehicle Fraud
Dylan Simon, a former Hadeed Motors employee of over two decades, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being convicted of stealing an $80,000 vehicle using forged documents and fictitious payment records.
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.
Nine Pounds of Cannabis Seized at VC Bird International Airport
A joint drug interdiction operation at V.C. Bird International Airport's FedEx Cargo Shed uncovered nine pounds of cannabis with an estimated street value of $54,000. Officers from the Narcotics Department and the Customs Enforcement Task Force carried out the operation on February 25th.
MP Lewis warns two-year wait for answers on Friars Hill Road property tied to PM's son will not be dropped
Opposition MP Richard Lewis says two years have passed with no definitive answer from the information commissioner over a Friars Hill Road property allegedly linked to Prime Minister Gaston Browne's son, and he is vowing to keep the matter alive.
PM Browne Calls for De-escalation Amid Dangerous Middle East Crisis
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has issued a statement expressing serious concern over escalating hostilities in the Middle East, including reported Iranian missile attacks on the UAE and other Gulf states. The government is urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue diplomatic solutions.
PM Browne Welcomes US Move to Ease Oil Blockade on Cuba
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has welcomed the United States' decision to ease its oil blockade on Venezuelan exports to Cuba, as Caribbean nations raise alarm over a worsening humanitarian crisis on the island. The move is seen as a significant, if partial, shift in longstanding US foreign policy toward Cuba.
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.
Largest Fire in Cooks Landfill History Largely Contained; Combustible Chemical Suspected
A major fire — described as the largest in the history of the Cooks Sanitary Landfill — broke out Friday evening and has been largely contained. Authorities suspect a combustible chemical as the cause and are actively investigating.
PM Browne: I Have a US Visa But Would Not Travel There Now
Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he holds a valid US visa but would not choose to travel there now, citing what he describes as increasingly aggressive immigration enforcement. The remarks signal growing concern at the highest levels of government about the current climate in the United States.
PM Browne Advises Antiguans to Avoid US Visa Applications Unless Absolutely Urgent
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is urging Antiguans and Barbudans to avoid applying for US visas unless absolutely necessary, following the introduction of more restrictive visa issuance practices affecting the twin-island nation.
All Saints Road Repairs Delayed Further as Contract Talks Stall
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has admitted that contract negotiations for All Saints Road repairs have been "protracted," leaving daily commuters waiting despite financing already being secured. Talks with a Canadian contractor continue to delay the long-overdue road works.
Greenbay Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Valley Road Stabbing
Kevin Frederick, 57, of George Street, Greenbay, has been charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing on Valley Road on February 25 and is expected to appear in Magistrate's Court this week.
US Restricts Antiguan and Barbudan Visas to Single Entry, Three-Month Validity
The United States has updated its visa reciprocity schedule to restrict newly issued non-immigrant visas for Antiguan and Barbudan nationals to a single entry with a three-month validity period. The change affects tourist and business visa categories and represents a further tightening of US visa access for citizens of Antigua and Barbuda.
Bus Driver Found Guilty of Indecent Assault on 12-Year-Old Passenger
A jury has found bus driver Kenroy Graham guilty of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl who boarded his bus alone at the West Bus Station on April 1, 2022. The trial revealed a calculated sequence of events targeting the young victim.
High Court Awards Prisoner $10K After Finding He Was Unlawfully Held Without Magistrate Appearances
A High Court judge has found that an inmate at His Majesty's Prison was unlawfully held for an extended period after authorities failed to bring him before a Magistrate as required by law, awarding him $10,000 in damages. The prisoner went nearly two months without a proper court appearance at one point, according to Antigua Observer.
Witness in Nigel Christian Murder Trial Grilled Over Failure to Contact Police
A witness in the Nigel Christian murder trial faced tough cross-examination on day seven before Justice Rajiv Persaud, with the defence questioning why the man — who claims he was gripped by fear — drove past a police station without reporting anything on the day of the killing.