One thought that came immediately to mind, after reading reports of the decision by Britain's Judicial Committee of the Privy council in the appeal by the Antigua Power Company (APC), was a sad: "here we go again."...read more
It would appear that productivity levels of the government sector have reached an all time low. One of the issues now plaguing the system is something as basic as a comfortable and hazard-free working environment....read more
Citizens of our Caribbean Community who keep hope alive, against the odds, for this region’s economic progress and social stability would undoubtedly find encouragement in a just-released World Bank Global Development Report....read more
What would happen if the over 7,500 Antigua & Barbuda pensioners and others were deprived of the food and utility subsidy currently funded through the PetroCaribe arrangement which the country has with Venezuela?...read more
It seems that all the reports of foul smells which have been emanating from a number of government buildings and making staff ill, are the result of poor cleaning practices and lack of maintenance....read more
Today is international day of families. We present an address by the UN Secretary General
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The aviation industry in the English-speaking Caribbean has always been one that meddling West Indian politicians find irresistible. Our leaders seem to stumble over each other in their eagerness to be identified with what is generally regarded as a glamourous business....read more
After a mere 20 months in the job, Mr Irwin LaRocque, the Caricom secretary general, must feel a bit dispirited....read more
Road safety signs are posted at several strategic places around the island, but like stories often told, they have become meaningless....read more
Recently, there were two very interesting and important pieces of news in the local and international press that many people in Antigua & Barbuda might have overlooked. ...read more
