Chairman of the Barbuda Council Kelvin Punter has denied recent reports that a referendum has been passed to forgive a multi-million dollar tax debt owed by the Beach Club Resort.

A local contractor has come to defence of the architects of the Hadeed-financed office complex which houses the High Court and ministries of Education, Finance, Tourism and Legal Affairs.

Antigua & Barbuda Amateur Cycling Association (ABACA) officially opened their 2011 season on Sunday with a church service and their opening Fun Ride.