News:
July 2005
July-31 PM Spencer calls on Jaycees to launch CSME and HIV/AIDS Awareness campaigns
July-30 Bad Weather prevents live relay of Antigua's Carnival to New York
July-29 Antiguans off to Cuba for Specialist eye-care
July-29 Education Officials Attend Commonwealth Meeting in the Bahamas
July-29 Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda to benefit from Chilean Scholarships
July-29 Music Educators to gather in Antigua and Barbuda
July-29 Washington Embassy Activates Hurricane Disaster Response Committee
July-29 Carnival Live from Market Street to the Big Apple and Beyond
July-26 Police receives mobile phones donation to aid in fighting crime
July-25 2005 Examination results released
July-25 Cabinet suspends discretionary duty free concessions
July-25 Antigua and Barbuda to participate in study of effects of oil prices on the economy
July-25 Carnival Minister sends condolences to Bloodman family on passing of steelband icon
July-25 Ministry of Health Officials to attend OECS Meetings
July-24 PM Spencer Honoured by PMS Students Association
July-22 PM Spencer discusses closer relations with India
July-22 Antigua and Barbuda delegate to serve as Rapporteur of UN General Assembly Committee
July-22 Training for Cruise Industry Entrepreneurs provided by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Ass.
July-21 Evaluation Stage of Sewerage Treatment Facility Completed
July-21 Ministry of Finance and Economy discusses Sales Tax with NESC
July-20 Carnival Minister urges safety for 2005 Festivities
July-20 PM Spencer Commends Police Officer on Exemplary Work
July-20 World Cup Antigua Visits China - New Stadium construction set for September
July-20 Ministry of Health Advises on Safety in Food Handling
July-20 Tourism Delegation Conducts Fact Finding Mission in St. Maarten
July-20 Social Security Strenghtens Compliance
July-20 Random Check For Vendors
July-19 Homecoming Activities to generate millions
July-19 Antigua and Barbuda endorsed for re-election to the United Nations Environment Programme
July-19 Antiguan Educators assist Montserrat Red Cross
July-18 Antiguan Students on Ithaca Radio
July-14 Un Ambassador Confers With The President-Elect Of The Upcoming Session Of The General Assembly
July-12 House of Representatives Meets on Thursday 18 Bills down to be tabled
July-12 New Cuban Initiative for Specialist Eye-care in Antigua and Barbuda
July-12 Antigua and Barbuda Official Co-Sponsors of the 2005 Ford New York City Triathlon
July-12 Ambassador Ashe to act as President of the current session of the UN General Assembly
July-12 Antigua and Barbuda attends CARIFORUM Meeting UWI Campus for OECS down for discussion
July-11 Antigua & Barbuda Signs PETROCARIBE Energy Cooperation Agreement
July-11 School Uniform Grant System on course
July-11 The Ministry of Finance now has a Senior Economic and Financial Analyst
July-11 The Inland Revenue Dept. reminds employers of the deadline to file Personal Income Tax
July-08 EC$25 Million Donation for Secondary School of Excellence
July-08 Minister Quinn-Leandro attends Labour Ministers Meeting in Mexico City
July-08 Antigua and Barbuda calls for full consultation on UN Security Council Reform
July-07 Antigua and Barbuda committed to full implementation of the CCJ
July-07 Central Board of Health Prepares Food Handlers for Carnival Season
July-07 National Drug Council Warns about the influence of alcohol & other substances during Carnival
July-07 PM Spencer signs Caribbean Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance
July-05 Antigua and Barbuda pushes for Special and Differential Treatment for OECS States
July-05 Antigua and Barbuda host 3rd Annual Bill Fishing Xtreme Release League
July-05 PM Spencer Presents case for retention of Work Permits after CSME
July-05 Opening of Ministry of Labour, Public Administration & Empowerment New Headquarters
July-05 Preliminary Report on Airport Master Plan presented as government
July-04 Press Release: From the Ministry of Tourism
July-04 Antigua and Barbuda discusses UN Reform at COFCOR
June 2005
June-30 Antigua/Barbuda & Guadeloupe forge Closer links
June-30 Launch of A Little Bit Of Paradise
June-30 PM Spencer to attend CARICOM Summit in St. Lucia
June-30 PM Spencer writes CARICOM on ALP intrusion
June-30 Self-employed Individuals and Partnerships second filing for the Personal Income Tax (PIT)
June-30 Port Workers to receive 1% bonus
June-29 Ministry of Health donates ambulance to Barbuda
June-29 HIV/AIDS Workshop opens in St. John's
June-29 Antigua and Barbuda attends OECS Trade Ministers Meeting
June-28 Deputy Prime Minister Daniel Participates in Energy Summit in Venezuela
June-28 Dr. Cort Addresses Finance for Development at United Nations
June-28 Minister Cort holds bilateral discussions with counterparts at UN Ministerial Forum
June-27 Nurses undergo Computer Technology Training
June-27 Representation of CRC Workers Crowning Trade Union moment for PM Spencer
June-27 Young Antiguan participates in Pennsylvania Governor's School for Global Entrepreneurship
June-27 Three Young Antiguan journalists receive training at Ithaca
June-27 Antigua and Barbuda World Cup Cricket Stadium drawings ready for September construction start
June-24 Minister Praises First Season of EcoZone
June-24 PM Spencer Dismisses Caribbean Net News Opposition ALP Propaganda
June-24 TVET Programme to improve Vocational Education in Antigua and Barbuda
June-23 Air Traffic Control returns from training
June-23 Antigua and Barbuda makes case for community whaling
June-23 EC $10 Million in Government/Stanford Alliance to Boost Small Business
June-23 The Inland Revenue Department conducts exercise to update the Property Valuation List
June-23 Latin American and Caribbean group nominates Minister Cort to....
June-22 PM Spencer calls for Compassion in pregnant students issue
June-22 Girls Awarded for Artistic depictions
June-21 Consultation on CARICOM Financial Services and Investment
June-21 More Work on Liberalization
June-21 Antigua and Barbuda reports disagreements at IWC Meeting
June-17 Antigua and Barbuda Supports extension for introduction of US Passports requirements
June-17 Pharmaceutical Director to upgrade skills in Dominican Republic
June-17 Antigua and Barbuda calls for unanimity in application of tariffs
June-17 Antigua and Barbuda and St. Vincent resolve flour dispute
June-17 Inherited Debt haunts UPP Administration at OECS Heads Meeting
June-17 Community Development to Host Youth Camp In July
June-14 Antigua's Tourism Minister elected as the Chairman of the CTO Board of Directors
June-13 Notice in advance of ICC World Cup Cricket 2007
June-13 New Members Appointed to Public Service Commission
June-13 UN General Assembly elects Antigua and Barbuda's Ambassador
June-13 Press Statement on Illegal Immigrants
June-12 PM Spencer Inaugurates UKSAT for the Caribbean
June-12 CMExPRESS to be Carried live on the Internet
June-12 Top Guns to Take the field in Antiuga
June-12 Ambassodor David Shoul to lead Antigua World Cup Meetings in China
June-12 PM Spencer to attend OECS Heads Meeting in Dominica
June-11 Journalists to Compete Health Journalism Awards
June-11 Inland Revenue Department reminds of remittance forms and deductions for May filing deadline
June-11 Commonwealth Pharmacy Day to be observed
June-11 Chief Immigration Officer Press Statement on Illegal Immigrants
June-09 Preparatory Caribbean Gift & Craft Show 2005 Workshop
June-09 World Blood Donor Day to be celebrated on June 14
June-09 Barbudan Officials updated on technical vocational programme
June-09 Education Minister attends CKLN Inauguration
June-08 Prime Minister Spencer Congratulates Centenarian
June-08 Home Building Mission Commence For Single Mother of Eight
June-08 Planning for 2005 Independence Celebrations Underway Public Submissions Solicited for 2005 Theme
June-08 PM Spencer to inaugurate UK Security Advisory Team UKSAT for the Caribbean
June-08 Senator Colin Derrick appointed Acting Attorney General
June-08 Antigua and Barbuda Re-Elected to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
June-07 Antiguan and Barbudan Minister calls for link between democracy and development
June-07 Antiguan and Barbudan Elected President of Human Rights Commission
June-07 National Food and Nutrition Quiz airs tonight on local TV
June-07 Health Minister attends CHSDH Meeting in Barbados
June-06 Schools celebrate Caribbean Nutrition Day
June-06 Retirees given grand send-off
June-06 New Equipment for Urlings School Teachers
June-06 Dr. Mansoor attends CARICOM Meeting with US Secretary of State
June-06 Talks to begin this week on the implementation of a technical vocational..
June-06 Communications Officer returns from successful course in Israel
June-05 Dr. Mansoor attends series of meetings in Florida
June-04 Dr. Mansoor concludes COFCOR Meeting in The Bahamas
June-04 Help On The Way For Amazing Grace
June-04 Over 300 Get Increase in Poverty Alleviation Allowance
June-04 Hurricane Shelters List Finalised
June-02 Registration of all National Hotels, Resorts and Guest Houses underway..
June-02 Together We Can"(T.W.C.) HIV/AIDS/STI's Peer Education Project,...
June-02 Abuse of Cytotec for Abortion discovered
June-02 Antigua & Barbuda Ready for Hurricane Season
June-02 Antigua and Barbuda & Guadeloupe Get Culturally Close
June-01 Service Providers of Antigua and Barbuda conclude a two-day consultation..
June-01 Antigua and Barbuda now has its own Trade Reference Centres
July 2005