Daily Archives: Mar 1, 2017
Immigrant associations urged to protest new work permit fees
The second in command at one of the main trade unions on the island has called for local associations representing immigrants to denounce the recently revised work permit fees.
Liverpool's 2022 Commonwealth Games offer after Durban admits uncertainty
Liverpool has offered to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games after hosts Durban admitted it might not be able to afford it.
Appellant devastated as Appeal Court upholds conviction
A man who had challenged his conviction for building-breaking and larceny had his hopes dashed as the Court of Appeal upheld the verdict of the lower court yesterday.
APUA takes back water company
Prime Minister Gaston Browne said the General Manager of Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA), Esworth Martin ought to be fired for side-stepping the tendering process in the management of Sembcorp.
ECCB to name building in honour of Sir Dwight
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, in recognition of the legacy of former Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), the late Sir K...
Derrick: Friendly matches too costly
Antigua & Barbuda would have to play between 10 and 15 international friendly matches per year if they are to be successful against highly ranked teams during international tournaments.
Hoppers to take ‘experiences’ from Club Championships
Despite failing to advance to the finals of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Club Championships, the 2015/16 national champions, Greenbay Hoppers, are taking the positives from the five-day experience.
Police charge trio of alleged alcohol thieves
Three men have been jointly charged with building breaking and larceny in connection with the weekend theft of alcohol from a storeroom at a Friars Hill Road.
Police outrider released from hospital
The police outrider who was injured in a traffic collision on the Ebenezer main road on Sunday was discharged from the Mount St John’s Medical Centre (MSJMC) on Monday.