Cabinet Orders Carnival and Independence Bills Paid by Friday

The Antigua and Barbuda government has ordered that all outstanding bills related to the upcoming Carnival celebrations and Independence day be paid by this Friday. The decision comes amidst ongoing economic challenges facing the country, which have been exacerbated by declining tourism revenue and increased costs associated with hurricane damage.

The order to pay outstanding bills is seen as a significant step towards addressing some of the long-standing issues that have plagued the country's public finances. Critics are already questioning the timing of the order, given the current focus on a file involving Nadeem Brandon Doumith, who is accused of harbouring cannabis imports.