The Government has discontinued the granting of discretionary waivers on the payment of duty, ABST, Revenue Recovery Charge and the environmental levy The move became effective on January 1, 2024, and is expected to plug the leakage of around 10 million dollars in revenues due to these waivers. Theresa Goodwin reports.

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Governor General Sir Rodney Williams has praised the hard work of staff at Sir Lester Bird Medical Center. Sir Rodney and Lady Williams paid their annual visit to the hospital Wednesday morning, touring wards and engaging with staff and patients. Terry Andrew reports.

The flawless run of Old Road continued in the premier Division at the Technical Centre at Paynters Tuesday night. The former title-holders beat Ottos Rangers 2-1, with veteran Stefan Smith netting in the 21st minute and Raheem Deterville striking in the 70th. Mark Portsmouth pulled one back for Rangers 9 minutes later. The win lifted Old Road to 5 and 0. Jack Matthew reports.

The Antigua Public Utilities Authority says it is on track to place its electricity distribution system underground on a section of Friars Hill Road by March this year. The conversion from overhead lines will modernize the grid and make it more resilient during tropical cyclones. Jamie J. Roacher reports on how this project will unfold, and its impact on APUA customers.

Business operators could be hauled before the courts if they do not comply with the law when displaying prices. Businesses are urged to ensure that the prices that consumers see on shelves, are the same figure they will pay at the cash register. This includes ensuring prices are adjusted to include the full 17 per cent Antigua and Barbuda Sales Tax for applicable goods and services. Theresa Goodwin reports.

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The Government’s Director General of Communications, Maurice Merchant, tops the list of awardees from Antigua and Barbuda in the King’s New Year’s Honours. He and two other citizens have been awarded by the country's head of state, King Charles III, for their exemplary public service. Briana Anthony reports.