Government considers expanding windfall tax to all million-dollar profit businesses
Government considers expanding windfall tax to all million-dollar profit businesses — The Daily Observer
Antigua and Barbuda
Cabinet Orders Carnival and Independence Bills Paid by Friday
The Antigua and Barbuda government has ordered that all outstanding bills related to the upcoming Carnival celebrations and Independence day be paid by this Friday. The decision comes amidst ongoing economic challenges facing the country, which have been exacerbated by declining tourism revenue and increased costs associated with hurricane damage.
ABDF’s Inaugural Poppy Run Donates $8,000 to Ex-Servicemen Association
The inaugural Poppy Run event hosted by Antigua and Barbuda's ABDF recently brought together locals during Carnival and Independence celebrations. The festive occasion raised an impressive $8,000 for the Ex-Servicemen Association, a vital support group for veterans who have served in the country's military forces.
V.C. Bird Airport Records Wettest 10–11 February on Record
V.C. Bird Airport Shatters Record for Wettest February on Record
Author William Henry to Launch New Book in Support of Library After-School Programme
William Henry Launches New Book to Support Library's After-School Programme
Royal Police Force Marks Fifth Anniversary of Corporal Clifton Common’s Killing
The Royal Police Force Marks Fifth Anniversary of Corporal Clifton Common’s Killing
Hopeful Hearts Foundation Launches “Hearts on Hangers” Clothing Drive to Support Families in Need
The Hopeful Hearts Foundation Launches "Hearts on Hangers" Clothing Drive to Support Families in Need
ONDCP Staff Take Industrial Action Amid Hazardous Conditions at Camp Blizzard in Antigua
Staff members at the Office of National Drug Control and Money Laundering Policy (ONDCP) in Antigua and Barbuda walked off the job on [date], citing hazardous working conditions and public health concerns. The unprecedented industrial action has brought operations to a grinding halt, raising questions about the effectiveness of the country's counter-narcotics efforts.
Historic Social Security Building Demolished in St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda
Demolition Marks New Era in Social Services
Double Shooting in Antigua and Barbuda Leaves Two Men Fighting for Life Amid Rising Gang Violence and Indigenous Rights Struggles
The brutal shooting on a rural farm in Antigua and Barbuda has sent shockwaves through the island's already fragile social fabric. As part of the country's complex web of historical ties with the UK, Antigua and Barbuda has navigated a delicate dance between its desire for self-governance and its economic reliance on the British market.