Antigua and Barbuda
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August 29, 20131,044
CARIBBEAN-AVIATION-LIAT plane lands safely after experiencing pressurization problem
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The troubled regional airline, LIAT, Wednesday denied media reports that smoke was seen coming from one of its aircraft that had developed a pressurization problem while on a flight from Dominica to Barbados on Tuesday night. LIAT, which earlier this week confirmed that one of its aircraft had experienced a “main wheel failure during takeoff,”…
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August 13, 20131,068
UPDATE-CARIBBEAN-AVIATION-LIAT warns of further disruption
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC– the regional airline, LIAT, Monday warned passengers to brace for more travelling woes this week after one of its new aircraft was grounded “as a result of a technical issue”. In a statement, the airline told passengers that “its operations continue to be affected by numerous challenges throughout its network” and that despite the re-fleeting exercise…
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August 8, 20131,352
ANTIGUA-CARNIVAL-One killed, three injured as Carnival celebrations end
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, CMC – Police said one woman was killed and three others injured in separate incidents as Carnival celebrations ended abruptly here on Tuesday night. They said Rosemarie Lynch became the ninth homicide for the year after her body was found lying in a pool of blood at Perry Bay, near the capital. Police said she was stabbed…
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August 5, 20131,400
Immigration Dept acquires new border system
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Observer – Antigua & Barbuda is to acquire a new Border Management System to be used by the Immigration Department intended to integrate critical areas such as the work permits. It will also improve on the efficiency in processing incoming and outgoing passengers. The system will be used at all ports of entry into the twin island…
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July 31, 2013967
Pilots association denies members planning strike action
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Leeward Islands Airline Pilots Association (LIALPA) says its members are not involved in any industrial action as the Antigua-based airline, LIAT, deals with a number of problems including flight cancellations in recent days. LIALPA said it had also taken objection to remarks made by the airline’s chief executive. Brunton had indicated that the cash-strapped…
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July 29, 20131,013
Government makes full payment on 2006 securities launched on RGSM
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – The Antigua and Barbuda government says it has completed payment on the first set of securities to be issued on the Regional Government Securities Market (RGSM) in 2006. In a statement, the Baldwin Spencer administration said that the programme launched on March 15, 2006, included a set of 91-day Treasury Bills Auctioned for a total…
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July 26, 20131,016
LIAT hires more crew to fly Dash-8 planes
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Chief Executive Officer of LIAT, Ian Brunton, has confirmed the regional carrier has enlisted “contract crews” to replace former Dash-8 pilots who are now flying new ATR aircraft. The “new” hires will fly the older planes in LIAT’s fleet, but Brunton has told the travelling public that it will be another “two to three weeks” before…
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July 26, 20131,016
Dietary guidelines to inform good eating habits launched
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Government officials are banking on the information contained in the recently released Food Based Dietary Guidelines to address the high incidences of non-communicable diseases to include obesity, diabetes and hypertension that affect residents. The guidelines, released on Wednesday, are aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and active lifestyles in order to prevent chronic nutrition-related diseases among…
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July 26, 2013927
Easier said than done
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health with the assistance of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), launched the Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Antigua & Barbuda. At the event were government officials including Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer, who briefly addressed those in attendance. During his speech, PM Spencer said,…
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July 25, 2013959
LIAT apologises for service interruptions
ST JOHN’S, Antigua- LIAT, Wednesday, apologised to customers for its “numerous” flight delays and cancellations over the past few weeks and sought to give explanations. A press statement quoted Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LIAT Ian Brunton as saying the disruptions were caused by a combination of factors and that the airline is taking “urgent and decisive” steps to address…
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