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Doctor says half-day workers in asbestos building still at risk

Medical doctor George Roberts has said despite working only half day in the asbestos plagued Ministry of Health building, employees are “regrettably” at risk since they’re still being exposed to the substance known to cause cancer in humans....read more

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Legal luminary says public purse should finance elections

Former Acting Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Sir Brian Alleyne is of the view public funds should be used to finance election campaigns in Antigua & Barbuda....read more

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Poor design and maintenance cited as reasons for ‘sick’ buildings

The problems workers at several government offices, including those housed in the Hadeed-built complex, say they are experiencing, seem to stem mainly from poor maintenance and, to a lesser extent, design....read more

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New Patriotic Club ready for general elections

Its constitution has been written, “party” colour chosen, and “party” symbol identified....read more

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Rick James goes to bat for better campaign financing laws

Electoral laws governing campaign financing need reformation to allow for transparency and better management of what transpires along the campaign trail....read more

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Nibbs blames gov’t for continued sand mining

Barbuda Council Chairman Arthur Nibbs is blaming central government for the continuing practice of sand mining on the sister isle....read more

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Government and APUA to pay damages yet to be determined

The Antigua Power Company’s (APC) win at the Privy Council yesterday is likely to cost the country millions of dollars, but this is still to be determined....read more

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Isaac: Decriminalising defamation laws will keep women out of politics

Speaker of the House D Gisele Isaac fears that if the regional movement to decriminalise libel is successful, it will result in even fewer women entering into the political arena....read more

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Women of Esteem to press for murder law amendment

The leader of one of Antigua & Barbuda’s pressure groups says she intends to press for greater input from the public on the type of treatment those convicted of murder should receive....read more

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Newcomer is Caribana calypso monarch

A complete newcomer has wrested the Barbuda Caribana Calypso crown from the defending monarch....read more

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