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Daily Archives: Aug 31, 2017

Gov't issues ban on R-22 refrigerant

Effective September 1, residents will no longer be able to import air conditioning and refrigeration equipment which contain R22 refrigerant. This is according to the...

Pay attention to Hurricane Irma says met office

Residents in Antigua and Barbuda are being urged to pay close attention to the passage of Hurricane Irma which is now a Category 3  system.

Quarry workers continue protest action

The 15 workers at the Burma Quarry say they will continue to go slow until the Public Works Minister Eustace “Teco” Lake secures their supervisor’s position.

UPP rejects the Astaphan cabinet advisory on ODEBRECHT and reiterates the call for a full public inquiry

St. John’s, Antigua – The UPP dismisses the ABLP's latest move in avoiding a full public inquiry as blatant obfuscation. It is also, for numerous reasons, no less ludicrous than the previous recommendation that the ONDCP determine if a Public Inquiry is warranted. The fact is: the ONDCP itself also has questions to answer as to its handling of requests for cooperation from the Brazilian government.

UPP hails CCJ referendum abandonment as a victory for democracy

St. John’s, Antigua – The UPP hails the recently announced abandonment of the CCJ Referendum, as incontrovertible proof that the will of the People always prevails.  This conclusion has emerged, in spite of numerous attempts by the ABLP administration to force the issue, without providing for equal airing of both viewpoints on the CCJ.

Antigua & Barbuda requests less burdensome visa restriction from Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising to consider a proposal from Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne to set up a less...

Sandals workers yet to know their fate

With three weeks left before the closure of the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort and Spa, to facilitate maintenance work, employees are still uncertain about...

Burma Quarry protest boss’ possible relocation

Fifteen workers at the Burma Quarry, as of yesterday, are staging a protest over a perceived threat from management to relocate their supervisor at...

President says relationship with ExxonMobil will be based on “accountability, openness and aligned interests”

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug. 31, CMC  – President David Granger says his administration is will be working with US based oil giant, ExxonMobil, to develop a long term relationship founded on transparency, accountability, openness and aligned interests for the good of Guyana.

Trinidad and Tobago celebrates 55 years of political independence

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad,Aug. 31, CMC – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has urged the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago to “focused and fearless” as the nation seeks to implement progressive strategies and policies.
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