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Suriname parliament approves drastic anti-smoking legislation


The National Assembly has passed legislation outlawing smoking in public.

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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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An ease coming for those who import low priced items


An ease is coming for non-commercial importers in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Government moving on more Allen Stanford properties


The local lawyer representing jailed financier Allen Stanford says he is yet to be informed that government has initiated proceedings to several companies owned by Stanfard into receivership.

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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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ALP promises to remove income tax despite projected loss of $20M


The Antigua Labour Party (ALP) reiterated its pledge to do away with the Personal Income Tax (PIT) – saying it will only cost the government a $20 million loss in revenue.

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‘Gag’ clause in citizenship Bill raises ire


A clause in the Bill to bring into being citizenship by investment is not sitting well with media practitioners and is being viewed as tantamount to a gag order on the media.

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Better job security for magistrates


Plans to allow local magistrates to work until they retire – instead of the length of their term being dictated by a contract – have moved forward a gear.

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The Bird leadership debate intensifies


Sir Hilbourne Frank, former leader of the Barbuda People’ Movement is among people urging opposition Antigua Labour Party (ALP) leader Lester Bird to step down.

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Joseph: Power plant tour too late


The MP who first called on government to produce in Parliament documents related to the Wadadli Power Plant says the finally announced tour of the facility won’t put the debate to rest.

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