Antigua and Barbuda

1.396 public and private school students, along with home-schooled pupils, took the first of four examinations for the Grade 6 National Assessment at more than 50 centres yesterday

After extending the immigration amnesty by two months due to the level of interest shown by resident foreign nationals, the government reported that more than 3.300 people have applied to date

The country may soon ban products containing skin-lightening chemicals, such as whitening creams, given they can contain harmful ingredients

The public will be better protected in the event of an emergency as the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) has commissioned a new air wing to assist in everything from search and rescue to medical evacuations

Today the Democratic National Alliance launches the official start of its campaign ahead of the next general elections, constitutionally scheduled for next year

One month after its inception, about 2.000 foreigners have already taken advantage of the government's immigration amnesty programme and succeeded; those granted amnesty can now proceed to obtain citizenship or residency

After years of tension between Barbuda Council, Central Hovernment and Peace, Love and Happiness (PLH) project's contractors, efforts are underway to resolve financial issue like the payment of tonnage fees for the port and the rent of land leased to PLH

Hoteliers are encouraged to play a role in efforts to propagate disease tolerant cocnut palms: the Ministry of Agriculture special unit is willing to work along with resorts and hotels and make arrangements to accelerate the process of replenish the trees

The director of the Water Business Unit of Antigua Public Utilities Authority updated the public on the reason for further interruptions to the water supply in some areas, but residents questioned the purpose or need for such maintenance for 3 days

The Royal Commonwealth Society of Antigua and Barbuda, in collaboration with the Halo Foundation, procured 17 wheeled rubbish cans to be made available to patrons of major events to encourage responsible disposal of solid waste

The replanting of mangrove wetlands will be on the National Parks Authority's agenda for 2022, along with due public awareness and education as well as restoring destroyed or compromised plants