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December 31, 2006 Prime Minister Spencer Restructures His Cabinet
December 15, 2006 Arab Republic of Egypt offers Scholarships to Antiguan and Barbudan Students
December 15, 2006 Social Transformation Staff participates in Development Training
December 14, 2006 Christmas Greeting at Fiennes Institute
December 12, 2006 PM Spencer Commends Kofi Annan for his work at the United Nations
December 12, 2006 PM Spencer Congratulates Sir John Compton
on Election Victory
December 06, 2006 Mental Hospital Staff in Training Session
December 06, 2006 TEXACO Makes Annual Contribution To Citizen’s Welfare
December 06, 2006 Diversity Week To Be Celebrated Next Year
December 05, 2006 Industrial Court Resumes Sitting after long absence
December 03, 2006 Tourism Week generates interest of Government Ministers
December 01, 2006 Tourism Conference To Analyse Leisure Travel Market
November 30, 2006 Financial Services Regulatory Commission takes Legal Action against BETonSPORTS
November 28, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Charts its Diplomatic Agenda for 2007
November 28, 2006 Government of Antigua and Barbuda Measuring the Information Society
November 27, 2006 IRD Officers Visit Businesses in Preparation for Antigua Barbuda Sales Tax
November 27, 2006 Spectrum Management Workshop Opens in Antigua Barbuda
November 27, 2006 OECS Heads to Meet in Caucus in Antigua and Barbuda
November 23, 2006 Sir Vivian Richards Stadium to be Handed Over Early January
November 22, 2006 Governor General to Deliver Throne Speech on Thursday
November 16, 2006 Community Workshop Held To Re-Energize Community Groups
November 16, 2006 A New Issue of Stamps is presently on sale at the General Post Office
November 16, 2006 Inland Revenue Department and Customs Ready themselves for ABST Implementation
November 16, 2006 Internet Gaming and Criminal Deportees Discussed with New United States Ambassador
November 15, 2006 Dollar Barrel Initiative to commence November 15
November 09, 2006 TEAM 2K7 Launches New Programmes
November 03, 2006 House of Representatives Meets on Monday
November 03, 2006 Government Receives US$ 7.5 Million from Venezuela for Airport Upgrade
October 29, 2006 The Prince Edward and Portia Simpson Miller to Address Opening of New Parliament
October 25, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda’s Junior Minister Of Tourism Places Third In CTO Tourism Youth Congress
October 23, 2006 The Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax (ABST) takes effect from January 29, 2007.
October 18, 2006 PM Spencer Receives Official Independence Magazine
October 16, 2006 Ministry of Finance steps up its education drive on Revised Property Tax System
October 11, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Represented at ILO Forum in Barbados
October 11, 2006 US Tourism Office Hosts Antigua and Barbuda Day
October 11, 2006 Thousands Of Passengers Expected To Grace Shores As Cruise Tourism Season Begins
October 11, 2006 Ministry of Finance hosts first consultation on Property Tax System
October 09, 2006 Finance and Economy Minister's Press Statement
October 05, 2006 The Ministry of Tourism and TEAM 2K7 Announce Award of 2007 Commemorative Magazine Tender
October 05, 2006 World Tourism Day Message From The Hon. Harold E. Lovell, Minister of Tourism
October 05, 2006 Draft CARICOM Model Professional Bill
October 05, 2006 Ministry of Health Teams Up With Partners of the Americas In "Aim For Abilities" Project
October 04, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda's Response to US Legislation on Gaming
October 02, 2006 Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
September 29, 2006 Prime Minister Spencer Attends Antigua and Barbuda Independence Celebrations in Vancouver
September 28, 2006 Cable and Wireless Makes Donation to University Student
September 28, 2006 Khouly Family Assist Greek Scholarship Recipient
September 28, 2006 ACB Mortgage and Trust Supports Silver Jubilee Scholarship Awardee
September 27, 2006 Ministers Actions Avert Major Losses in School Meals Programme
September 27, 2006 Antigua Contingent At CARIFESTA XI Prepares To Take Centre Stage
September 27, 2006 Antiguan Film Director Says Caribbean Distribution Network Needed
September 26, 2006 Minister Cort leads high level Delegation to Washington, D.C.
September 23, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Delegation Arrives In T&T For CARIFESTA
September 21, 2006 Attorney General Justin Simon Q.C. to Address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday
September 18, 2006 Tourism's Marketing Road Show heads to the US Virgin Islands
September 18, 2006 Minister of Finance and the Economy attends IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Singapore
September 16, 2006 Building to House Antigua and Barbuda Embassy in Cuba being Readied
September 12, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Represented at 14th Conference of the on-Aligned Movement in Cuba
September 12, 2006 Construction of Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium Enters Final Stages
September 08, 2006 Government and Jolly Harbour Stakeholders Arrive At Amicable Resolution to Decade-Old Issues
September 07, 2006 Women Show Keen Interest in Independence Pageant
September 07, 2006 Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Cadet Corps Pilot Internship Programme, A Success
September 07, 2006 Ministry of Tourism Collaborates on the Establishment of the Homestay Programme for Cricket World Cup
September 07, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Hosts Familiarization Trip for Top US Travel Agents
September 06, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Represented at two Regional Health Meetings
September 06, 2006 CFNI Workshop on Nutrition and Physical Activity Opens in Antigua
September 01, 2006 Inland Revenue Department mounts registration drive for Sales Tax
August 31, 2006 Environment Minister says country will continue to benefit from US $3.3 billion for Global Environment Facility
August 31, 2006 Literary Arts Competition to be Launched
August 29, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Council of Organisations hosts Caribbean Splash Down
August 29, 2006 PM Spencer to Outline Development Plans for Rural West
August 28, 2006 Interactive Forum to Focus on the use of ICTs in Businesses in Antigua
August 25, 2006 Official Independence Magazine Named
August 02, 2006 PM Spencer wishes Cuban President Fidel Castro Speedy Recovery
July 27, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Supports Charitable Women’s Organization in the US
July 25, 2006 Government of Antigua and Barbuda makes History by successfully issuing US$26 Million Bond on RGSM
July 23, 2006 ABST Public Education Campaign Moves into Second Week
July 13, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax and Duty Free Businesses Education Programme
July 11, 2006 Public Policy & Management Training Programme
July 10, 2006 Growth Experienced in Visitor Arrivals to Antigua and Barbuda in 2006
July 03, 2006 Central Board of Health Steps Up Campaign
July 03, 2006 Water Testing in Antigua and Barbuda
June 28, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda to host CARICOM National Security and Law Enforcement Ministers Meeting
June 28, 2006 Education Ministry urges participation in Memorial Service
June 27, 2006 A new issue of stamps will soon be released at the General Post Office
June 27, 2006 Ministry of Education Responds to the Death of 10-year-old Jemuel Samuel
June 26, 2006 School Uniform Grant Programme Procedures
June 23, 2006 Ministry of Tourism and Jolie Magazine Destination Wedding dubbed Huge Success
June 22, 2006 Minister Lovell Welcomes Vivica A Fox to Antigua and Barbuda
June 22, 2006 Tourism Ministry Join Forces with Ministry of Health in Food Safety Programmes
June 22, 2006 Minister of Health Expresses support for PAHO recommendations on National and Regional Health Disaster Preparedness and Response
June 22, 2006 OECS Leaders Sign Declaration of Intent to Form Economic Union
June 21, 2006 OECS Heads Meet with Development Agencies
June 21, 2006 PM Spencer to Assume Chairmanship of OECS Today
June 19, 2006 Government launches new website making the laws of Antigua and Barbuda available Online
June 07, 2006 Tourism Minister Harold Lovell to Hoin Caribbean Tourism Ministers in Meetings with NY-based Constituents and Nationals
June 03, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda at the General Assembly of the OAS
June 03, 2006 Job Creation in the Knowledge Society is the Focus at OAS Private Sector Forum
June 02, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda to host Environmental Meeting Next Week
June 02, 2006 Team 2K7’s kick-off activity this weekend
May 30, 2006 Antigua and Dominica become members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
May 29, 2006 Telecommunications and ICT Sectors to Benefit From New Fiber Optic Cables
May 22, 2006 Senator the Honourable Colin Derrick trip to Geneva, Switzerland
May 17, 2006 Third Tranche of Antigua and Barbuda Treasury Bills Over Subscribed
May 17, 2006 PM Spencer Addresses Students at Princess Margaret School for Family Enhancement Week
May 17, 2006 Minister Mansoor's World Telecommunications Day Message
May 16, 2006 Telecommunications Minister Represents Antigua & Barbuda at World Telecommunications Day Symposium
May 11, 2006 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Denies Any Investigation Into Allen Stanford
May 10, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda wins election to the Executive Board of UNDP/UNFPA by a landslide
May 10, 2006 3rd CARICOM-Spain Summit opens in Madrid
May 01, 2006 STAVEP Programme progressing
May 01, 2006 Parliament to meet on Wednesday – Voluntary Separation Act on Order Paper
May 01, 2006 Antiguan and Barbudan Students offered Japanese Scholarships
April 16, 2006 Mount St. John Medical Centre Loan Agreement Completed
April 11, 2006 Ticket Office Opens in May
April 07, 2006 Government Prepares to Issue Second Tranche of Treasury Bills on April 19
April 04, 2006 Government, Private Sector and USAID join forces for Trade Program in Antigua and Barbuda
April 04, 2006 Draft Design Brief ready for School of Excellence
April 04, 2006 Ministry Of Tourism To host a Group Of Hospitality Students from neighbouring Montserrat
March 31, 2006 Comprehensive Training Course for Development
March 31, 2006 Property Valuation Department to update Database
March 31, 2006 New issue of stamps commemorates Moravians 250th Anniversary
March 31, 2006 World Heath Day Activities on target
March 31, 2006 Plans Progressing Smoothly for the Re-launch of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Cadet Corps
March 30, 2006 Personal Income Tax Returns for Self-employed and Partnerships are due by March 31st
March 30, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Highlighted at Curacao Expo 06
March 29, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda's WTO Ambassador meets with US Congressman to discuss WTO Internet gaming case
March 28, 2006 Antiguan Performer Featured on Romance Website
March 28, 2006 Minister Baptiste tells Barbudan Students Make Good Choices
March 28, 2006 Minister Quinn-Leandro to Attend Simpson Miller’s Inauguration
March 22, 2006 Cingular Wireless to Digicel
March 22, 2006 National Consultation School Disicpline In Antigua And Barbuda
March 17, 2006 Mill Reef Club donates Library to Freetown Primary School
March 16, 2006 Probation Officer Says Services Needed In Barbuda
March 15, 2006 Casino and Internet Gaming Regulators to attend IMF Workshop in Antigua
March 13, 2006 ICT Experts to discuss Information Technology at Public Forum
March 13, 2006 Ministry of Education to Commence Consultation on OECS Model Education Bill
March 10, 2006 Antiguan Delegation in Chile discusses bilateral cooperation
March 10, 2006 RDI Expands base in Antigua and Barbuda
March 10, 2006 The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) conducts another Tax Seminar
March 09, 2006 Ministry finalizing plans for World Health Day
March 08, 2006 Civil Registry soon to be Computerized
March 07, 2006 Cuban Eye-care Programme Continues successfully
March 07, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda to be represented at Chilean President’s Inauguration
March 05, 2006 Ministry of Health defends its administration of the Regional Gordon Fund for Children
March 03, 2006 Government, UWI and the Commonwealth to host ICT Workshop
March 03, 2006 PM Spencer goes on "much needed" vacation
March 03, 2006 New York audience hails Roadshow on Antigua and Barbuda Treasury Securities as a success
March 03, 2006 Personal Income Tax Returns for Self-employed and Partnerships are due by March 31st.
March 01, 2006 Government files Suit against Former Prime Minister Bird and eight defendants to account for millions
February 24, 2006 Week Of Government’s Securities Road Show Presentations In The Region Culminates In Dominica
February 23, 2006 Government Securities Road Show Team Visits St. Lucia
February 23, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education defends its reputation
February 21, 2006 Government Securities Road Show Moves On To St. Vincent
February 21, 2006 Government Securities Road Show Continues in Grenada
February 21, 2006 March is Social Welfare Month
February 21, 2006 Country Poverty Survey Extends Into March
February 20, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Securities Road Show Stops In Trinidad
February 20, 2006 Government of Antigua and Barbuda Committed to Development of ICT’s
February 20, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda to Participate in Telecom World Exhibition (ITU) and Youth Forum
February 18, 2006 PM Spencer Congratulates Rene Preval on Election Victory in Haiti
February 17, 2006 Antigua And Barbuda Protests U.S. Anti-Gambling Legislation
February 17, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda Securities Road Show Moves to St. Kitts
February 16, 2006 Junior Achievement Worldwide - Gold Leadership Awards
February 16, 2006 Masters Degree in Economics at any UWI campus
February 16, 2006 The Commonwealth of Learning in Canada is seeking an Education Specialist
February 14, 2006 AIDS Secretariat continues HIV/AIDS Training Sessions
February 14, 2006 Finance Minister to attend ECCB Monetary Council Meeting in St. Kitts
February 07, 2006 Ministry of Finance and Economy Commence Debt Restructuring and Management Workshops for Public Sector Officials
February 06, 2006 Barbuda Council Hosts Visit of Overseas Tourism Offices
February 06, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda to commence raising $51 million on the Regional Government Securities Market RGSM
February 06, 2006 Historical Regional Tourism Agreement to be Signed in Antigua
February 02, 2006 Music Festival finals on Wednesday as Education Week progresses
February 05, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda to host major Telecommunications events next Month
January 31, 2006 Kahnawake And Antigua & Barbuda Regulators Sign Mutual Assistance Protocol
January 28, 2006 Government Examines development of IT in Communities
January 28, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda makes Avian Influenza Preparations
January 27, 2006 PM Spencer Leads Delegation to CSM Inauguration
January 25, 2006 Ministry of Tourism focuses on the establishment of quality standards
January 25, 2006 Antiguan Cricket Officials Attend Duckworth Lewis Seminar
January 24, 2006 Government commences Public Sector Audit
January 24, 2006 PM Spencer Congratulates PM of Trinidad and Tobago on 50th Anniversary
January 18, 2006 Cabinet Response APUA Report Summary
January 18, 2006 Cabinet Response APUA Report
January 18, 2006 Attorney General attends World Cup 2007 Security Issues Meeting
January 17, 2006 Royal Thai Government offers Scholarships
January 16, 2006 National Independence Food Fair May Be Relocated
January 16, 2006 Antigua and Barbuda at Caribbean Marketplace
January 16, 2006 Education Week to be Observed Next Month
January 12, 2006 Information Minister makes donation to Nursing School
January 12, 2006 Minister Quinn-Leandro Donates School Furniture
January 11, 2006 Stakeholders Discuss Proposed Tourism Authority