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Antigua and Barbuda: How sand mining is eroding the paradisiac coastlines

The beaches of Antigua and Barbuda are among the most beautiful in the world. On the two islands of this archipelagic state, huge stretches of white sand attract tourists from all over the world. But they are now in danger. Sand is the second most exploited resource in the world…

France 24

All of the countries that might scrap the monarchy now that Charles III is King

Barbados was the most recent country to have severed ties with the monarchy - other countries such as the Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda have signalled they are taking steps to become a republic

Daily Mirror

Antigua and Barbuda may try to remove King Charles III as its head of state

Prime Minister Gaston Browne told ITV News he plans to hold a referendum within the next three years to decide whether to remove the king as head of state and become a republic.

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Antigua and Barbuda PM wants republic referendum 'within three years' after Queen's death

Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, said the island nation would remain an enthusiastic Commonwealth member but becoming a republic would be the "final step to complete that circle of independence"

Daily Mirror

Antigua and Barbuda planning vote to become republic within three years, media report

Antigua and Barbuda plans to hold a referendum on becoming a republic within the next three years, the Caribbean nation’s prime minister told British media Saturday, a move that could see King Charles III removed as its head of state.

Reuters

Antigua and Barbuda PM says he wants to hold republic referendum 'within the next three years'

THE Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda has said he will call for a referendum on the country becoming a republic within three years following the…

The National (Scotland)

Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold referendum to ditch monarchy

It is one of 14 nations to retain the British monarch as their head of state

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Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold republic referendum within three years

Gaston Browne indicated such a move earlier this year during a visit by the Earl and Countess of Wessex.

The Independent UK

Antigua and Barbuda remove all Covid restrictions

At least 40 countries no longer require proof of Covid vaccination or a negative test result

The Independent UK

Antigua and Barbuda ask Wessexes to use ‘diplomatic influence’ for reparations

Edward joked that he had not been taking notes during Gaston Browne’s opening remarks so could not respond to all the points he had made

Evening Standard

Antigua and Barbuda PM tells Prince Edward and Sophie that Britain should pay slavery reparations

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were urged by the nation’s leader to use their ‘diplomatic influence’ to achieve ‘reparatory justice’ for the island

The Independent UK

Edward and Sophie touch down on latest Caribbean stop

The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived in Antigua and Barbuda after warnings to avoid “phony sanctimony” over slavery.

The Independent UK

Royal Caribbean tour: Edward and Sophie warned to avoid ‘phoney sanctimony’ on slavery

Antigua and Barbuda’s Reparations Support Commission previously penned an open letter to the couple

The Independent UK

Antigua says it is willing to help UK seize Abramovich yachts

Antigua and Barbuda is willing to help Britain seize yachts owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, the Caribbean nation said on Friday, adding the United Kingdom must seek such assistance via an international treaty.

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U.S. should boost financing to Caribbean nations: Antigua PM

The United States should increase financing and aid to the Caribbean to help the region recover from the pandemic and cope with the growing impact of climate change, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said in an interview.

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