Antigua and Barbuda

  • April 2, 2013
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    Ministry to focus on youth in agriculture

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Officials in the Ministry of Agriculture are seeking to formulate a national plan for youth to drive further development within the agricultural sector. The mid-term plan will not only address the current needs of youth involved in the sector, but will also guide them in terms of future advancements. Director of Agriculture Jedidiah Maxim told OBSERVER…

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  • March 28, 2013
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    RSS officials meeting in Antigua

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – A one-day meeting of the Regional Security Council (RSS) of Ministers began here Wednesday amid concerns that some member territories were defaulting on the financial contributions to the regional security grouping. Canada’s High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Richard Hanley, did not name the defaulting countries, nor the amount in arrears. “In the…

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  • March 28, 2013
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    Regional catastrophe risk organisation offering scholarships

    St. John’s Antigua- The Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) is offering two scholarships for Citizens of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) and CCRIF member countries. The scholarships are for candidates desirous of pursuing a master’s degree in one of the areas identified below, which are not available at regional universities but which are available at universities in the United Kingdom, United…

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  • March 28, 2013
    864

    Former Venezuelan leader remembered at OECS Assembly

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Legislators from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have paid tribute to the late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, saying that his vision had inspired millions all over Latin America and the Caribbean. “The people of our region will never forget that President Chavez held out his hand in solidarity, brotherhood and friendship and made…

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  • March 28, 2013
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    OECS Assembly Speaker advocates for women in politics

    St. John’s Antigua- Speaker of the House for the OECS Regional Assembly said when it comes to politics, the fairer sex can also be a strong force to reckon with in the sub-region. The conclusion of the OECS Regional Assembly, Tuesday marked the beginning of the organ’s work to guide the region into an integrated future. However, Speaker of the…

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  • March 28, 2013
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    Free movement laws in A&B to be strengthened

    St. John’s Antigua- The key debate at this year’s OECS Regional Assembly was the implementation of the Free Movement of People and Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer said the nation’s laws in this regard would be solidified in a matter of months. Spencer acknowledged that most of the seven- member states and two associate member- states have yet to implement free…

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  • March 25, 2013
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    US report: Antigua still facing money laundering risk

    WASHINGTON, United States—The United States says despite recent improvements as a “significant” offshore centre, Antigua and Barbuda “remains susceptible” to money laundering. In its 2013 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report on money laundering and financial crimes, the US Department of State said that Antigua and Barbuda’s status stems from its offshore financial sector and Internet gaming industry. “Illicit proceeds from…

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  • March 21, 2013
    847

    PM says loan to China for power plant repaid

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – A delegation from the China EXIM Bank has arrived here for talks with government as Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer said his administration had repaid the funds borrowed to purchase the power plant at Crabbes. “We are delighted that we have been able to close this loan agreement with the China EXIM Bank that was entered…

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  • March 21, 2013
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    PM underscores need for sustainable energy programme

    ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, CMC – Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer Wednesday underscored the need for Antigua and Barbuda to develop a sustainable energy programme in light of ever increasing oil prices on the global market and the need to deal with the impact of climate change. Addressing the national stakeholder consultation in the build up of the legal framework for the…

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  • March 18, 2013
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    Former LIAT pilot wins unfair dismissal case

    ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Former chairman of the Leeward Islands Pilots Association (LIALPA), Captain Michael Blackburn, has won his unfair dismissal case against regional carrier LIAT. The Labour Department recently handed down the ruling. In the conciliation report, the acting Labour Commissioner Pascal Kentish said the dismissal was unfair because the company failed to follow the disciplinary provisions of the…

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