February 2024

Cost of potable to increase for Antiguans and Barbudians

February 19, 2024 in Regional

Just weeks after a sales tax hike, Antiguans and Barbudans are facing another blow with increased water costs. The Cabinet revealed the decision during a post-meeting briefing, indicating a March 1 implementation for commercial customers and a later adjustment for residential users. Melford Nicholas, overseeing the Antigua...

Palestinian diplomat accuses Israel of apartheid

February 19, 2024 in International

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Palestinian foreign minister on Monday accused Israel of apartheid as he urged the United Nation’s top court to declare that Israel’s occupation of lands sought for a Palestinian state is illegal and must end immediately and unconditionally. The allegation came...