Daily Archives: Jun 28, 2017
Cabinet grants Prime Minister's son concessions
Minister of Telecommunications Melford Nicholas says no preferential treatment was granted to a company directed by the prime minister’s son when it was awarded duty free concessions recently.
Gov't dismisses Canada's visa requirement as 'molehill'
Prime Minister Gaston Browne is refuting allegations by the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) that his government has mismanaged the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP).
Press Release: INFORMATION FOR ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CITIZENS APPLYING FOR VISAS TO ENTER CANADA
Basic requirements. You must: Have a valid travel document, like a passport
Be in good health
Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
Convince an immigration officer that...
TRINIDAD-CRIME-Another Chinese national murdered
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jun 28, CMC – Trinidad and Tobago police were searching for two gunmen who allegedly shot and killed a Chinese...
SURINAME-COURT-Prosecutor demands 20 year jail term for President Desi Bouterse
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Jun 28, CMC -Suriname’s military prosecutor Wednesday demanded a 20-year jail term for President Desi Bouterse, for his alleged role in the...
Jellied sea creatures confound scientists, fishermen on U.S. Pacific Coast
Drifting throngs of jelly-like, glowing organisms native to tropical seas far from shore have invaded Pacific coastal waters from Southern California to the Gulf...
With U.S. healthcare bill in disarray, Republicans demand revamp
Senate Republican leaders faced calls from critics within the party on Wednesday for major changes, rather than mere tinkering, to a major healthcare bill...
Venezuela hunts rogue helicopter attackers, Maduro foes smell rat
The Venezuelan government hunted on Wednesday for rogue policemen who attacked key installations by helicopter, but critics of President Nicolas Maduro suspected the raid...
Barbudans concerned over late pay
People employed by the Barbuda Council are hoping to get their one-week outstanding pay shortly.
Workers tell OBSERVER media the council is continuously experiencing cash...
Transport Board to conduct vision screening for drivers
The government will be creating the opportunity for drivers to benefit from free vision screening when they visit the Antigua & Barbuda Transport Board (A&BTB) to renew their licences.