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Several solar energy projects to be launched soon


Government’s efforts to push the country to use renewable energy are picking up steam…

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AG deems police prosecution of cases ‘dismal’


The Attorney General (AG) was highly critical of the police’s prosecution of cases in the Magistrates’ Court, calling their performance “dismal.

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Fisheries regulation complete, ready for gazetting


The Minister of Agriculture announced the “long awaited” fisheries regulation is complete and would be gazetted as early as next week.

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Flights to Antigua on the increase, says Maginley


Two international airlines have committed scheduled flights to Antigua, increasing total airlift to the country, Tourism Minister John Maginley reported.

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$2.5 million to be spent on new gov’t vehicles


The government is getting ready to invest $2.5 million into new vehicles this year, even as it continues efforts to sell much of its existing fleet.

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Time to realign public sector, says ALP leader


Leader of the Antigua Labour Party (ALP) Gaston Browne outlined his party’s plans to consolidate ministries and disband statutory boards during the budget debate yesterday.

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Former labour minister asks Bird to show side work on unemployment figures


Once again while rejecting the unemployment figures estimated by Opposition Leader Lester Bird, Education Minister Dr Jacqui Quinn-Leandro said he is undeserving of an apology unless he can show credible evidence to support that the unemployment among the youth is a staggering 45 per cent.

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Madam President dresses down Senator Greene


For those who were unaware, President of the Senate Hazlyn Francis yesterday unmasked the senator who has come under fire for comments about the governor general deemed serious enough to cause the commissioner of police to intervene and for the head of state’s security detail to be ramped up.

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Stakeholders’ feedback invited on draft National Energy Policy


The draft National Energy Policy which was prepared by the Office of the Prime Minister and the National Energy Task Force has been released by the Energy Desk.

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Labour Code amendments to provide reliable unemployment stats


Government will be relying on data collected during Census 2011 and upcoming amendments to Antigua & Barbuda Labour Code to accurately tabulate unemployment levels in the country.

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