OECS Day address by Hon. Baldwin Spencer Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and Chairman of OECS
Posted On: June 18, 2013
Tuesday June 18th 2013 will mark 32 years since the establishment of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, OECS. Thirty two years of facilitating efforts by the nine Member States to further develop the people of the OECS region through various programmes and projects in several cases with the help of the international donor community. Much attention has been given to two of the key pillars of economic development in the OECS namely Agriculture and Tourism; collectively because of the nexus of the two sectors and individually through specific needs. The OECS Secretariat is coordinating a collective Plan of Action by Member States towards enhancing the region’s Agriculture ... {Read More}
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Minister Lovell says no more late payments
Posted On: June 18, 2013
Minister of Finance, the Economy and Public Administration Harold Lovell, on Friday, told public servants and Social Security pensioners they can now breathe easier. Speaking in Parliament, Ministe... {Read More}
National Security Minister engages students
Posted On: June 18, 2013
Minister of National Security and Labour Sen. the Hon. Dr. L. Errol Cort on Friday morning visited Minoah Magnet Academy and engaged students on the topic of crime in the country. Dr. Cort’s ... {Read More}
ATR arrival welcome address by LIAT Chairman, Dr. Jean Holder
Posted On: June 17, 2013
It is my special honour to join with you, Prime Minister, in extending a warm welcome to our CEO Mr. Ian Brunton and the crew of V2-LIA, who have made what I call an epic journey from Toulouse in F... {Read More}
Round two for Construct Antigua and Barbuda Initiative
Posted On: June 17, 2013
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, in collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA), will relaunch the successful Construct Antigua and Barbuda Initiative (CAB-I) 2013, ... {Read More}
DCA employs new tact
Posted On: June 17, 2013
The Development Control Authority (DCA) will move with less fanfare and more stealth to address the squatting problem in the Perry Bay and other areas across the country, Chief Town and Country Planne... {Read More}
ONDCP Operation Nets 20 Kilos of Cocaine
Posted On: June 17, 2013
On Thursday 13th June, 2013, a counter drug operation conducted by the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) resulted in the seizure of approximately 20 kilos of cocain... {Read More}
Ambassador John Ashe elected President of the Sixty-Eight Session of the UN General Assembly
Posted On: June 15, 2013
The General Assembly on Friday elected by acclamation John William Ashe, the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, as President of its sixty-eighth session. Also elec... {Read More}
Common ground arrived at for the Succession Planning Initiative
Posted On: June 14, 2013
Members of a tripartite meeting held on Thursday found common ground in recommitting themselves to the goals and policies of the government concerning the Succession Planning Initiative being spearh... {Read More}
Antigua and Barbuda Makes Indelible Mark at Caribbean Week in NY
Posted On: June 14, 2013
Caribbean Week 2013 in New York is being hailed a huge success.  This annual celebration is organized by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to highlight the sights, sounds and ... {Read More}
Remarks by Ambassador Ren Gonping On His Welcome Reception (St John's, June 13th 2013)
Posted On: June 14, 2013
H. E. Governor General Madam Dame Louise Lake-Tack, Hon. Prime Minister Dr. Baldwin Spencer and Madam Spencer, Madam President of the Senate Hon. Hazlyn Francis, Madam Speaker of the House of Rep... {Read More}
Antigua & Barbuda collaborates with LIAT in Destination Drive in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Posted On: June 13, 2013
The destination of Antigua and Barbuda was represented by the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) and the Ministry of Tourism when it once again partnered with LIAT, the Caribbean Airline... {Read More}