Distribution of hundreds of plots of land begins shortly
Posted On: May 18, 2012
The landless will be given priority in the queue when government begins the distribution of approximately 600 plots of land, at concessionary prices, at the end of the month. Those left holding the bag owing to the Antigua Labour Party’s (ALP) failed Land-for-Youth scheme are also in for a reprieve, Minister of Lands Hilson Baptiste said. The latter group, which has been in limbo for a decade, can expect an announcement shortly, the minister said. “Some of them paid down monies and some paid off for lands they never had. The former administration took their money but never gave them the land,” Baptise said. He noted that these individuals would be allocated lands in an... {Read More}
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Requirement for completion of Declaration Forms when persons are travelling with more than US $ 10,000.00
Posted On: May 18, 2012
Travellers are reminded that there is a legal requirement to complete a Declaration Form of any country when travelling with currency valued at more than US $10,000.00. In accordance with the Customs ... {Read More}
5 Years of MBS Road Show
Posted On: May 18, 2012
The Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) has finalised the dates for its annual Road Show - a flagship promotional event which focuses on wellness and conducts screenings for chronic non-communicable disease... {Read More}
UPP to take Economic Citizenship discussion on the road
Posted On: May 17, 2012
Members of the United Progressive Party (UPP) will hit the road in the coming weeks in a series of meetings to explain the plan for the economic citizenship programme to residents. Prime Minister B... {Read More}
New Disciplinary Measures for School System
Posted On: May 17, 2012
With a view to alleviate the problem of violence in schools, the Ministry of Education is set to implement strict disciplinary measures in the upcoming September school year. In 2011, the number of i... {Read More}
Laws coming to manage gold and copper rush
Posted On: May 17, 2012
The United Progressive Party (UPP) administration will table legislation in Parliament to deal with increasing crime associated with the cash-for-gold and copper schemes, Minister of National Securi... {Read More}