By Makeida Antonio makeida.antonio@antiguaobserver.com The country’s justice system is upgrading to prevent young people from being on the wrong side of the law. Yesterday, officials from both government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) met during the first day of consultations intended to overview a draft of policy framework that can be…
An overhaul of the way needy residents are protected and assisted by government is gathering momentum. The Social Protection Act of 2020 sought to help people secure appropriate living standards, and accessible and affordable life necessities. Under its predecessor - the Poor Relief Act 1961 - there were no clear…
By Latrishka Thomas Latrishka.thomas@antiguaobserver.com The National Youth Parliament Association of Antigua and Barbuda (NYPAAB) is continuing its efforts to…
By Shermain Bique-Charles Shermainbique.charles@antiguaobserver.com This year’s budget has laid to rest at least one of residents’ fears: there will be no new…