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Antigua and Barbuda plans referendum in wake of Queen’s death

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Antigua and Barbuda plans referendum in wake of the Queen's death

The Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has reiterated his intentions to hold a republican referendum following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The nation gained independence in 1981, but…

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The High Court of Antigua and Barbuda has ruled colonial discriminatory laws against the LGBTQI+ community unconstitutional. Sections 12 and 15 of the Sexual Offences Act of 1995 were inherited…

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CARICOM Ministers with responsibility for Trade and Economic Development have emphasised the need for the Community to develop robust strategies to respond to the impact COVID-19 has had on the…

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Antigua and Barbuda have been hit hard by the global pandemic. The domestic lockdown and border closure in early 2020 prompted a collapse of tourism-related activities. The economy contracted by…

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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are among the most vulnerable nations to climate change in the world. Yet, many island states are also leading in the global response to climate…

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Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) agreed on a way forward in the Community’s battle against the COVID-19 Pandemic at a Special Emergency Meeting via video conference this…