Daily Archives: Jul 24, 2018

National tennis player, Kevin Gardner, has been asked to “withdraw” himself (as a member) of the Antigua and Barbuda Tennis Association (ABTA) or face possible expulsion by the general body.

Antigua and Barbuda had much to celebrate over the weekend as four of the six youth basketballers were selected for the final leg of the Digicel NBA Jumpstart program where they will travel to the U.S. for an unforgettable NBA experience.

The Antigua and Barbuda Public Service Association (ABPSA) has finally agreed to a compromise as it relates to outstanding back pay for public sector workers.

The United Progressive Party’s (UPP) public relations officer, Damani Tabor, has labeled the government’s announcement of an audit into the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Marine Services and Merchant Shipping (ADOMS) Building as being “laughable.”  The reasoning offered by Tabor for such a critique is that the government is essentially auditing itself. 

The Acting Police Commissioner, Atlee Rodney, has defended the police force for its performance in addressing criminal activity following criticism from Sir Robin Yearwood over the increase in praedial larceny.

Acting commissioner of police, Atlee Rodney, has sought to give the rationale behind the recent reshuffling of officers within the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda (RPFAB).

The Antigua Public Utilities Authority (APUA) has revealed that leaks in underground pipes around the island is one of the  major reasons why water distribution has been inconsistent.

Trade Unionists are being asked to be less confrontational when they approach government, in the interest of their members.

Member of parliament for St. Mary’s North Molwyn Joseph, who is also the minister of health, received some push back from members of his own party concerning restrictions on cigarette smokers found in the Tobacco Control Bill 2017 presented to parliament yesterday.