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Ghana reality TV star claims to have shrine named after her in Antigua
A reality TV star in Ghana claims to have a shrine named after her in Antigua but 268 TODAY has not been able to independently confirm this. Omotola Jalade, one of Nollywood’s most successful actresses, who ventured into the reality TV scene, seems to be one of the few enjoying success on the continent. A…
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PM wants Caribbean to remain zone of peace
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has called for the Caribbean to remain a zone of peace after Russia deployed two TU-160 supersonic bombers, known as “White Swans” in Venezuela. “This hemisphere must remain a zone of peace. We abhor any conflict or military provocation that could lead to warfare, destabilise our region and bring harm to…
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Police need help finding 15-year-old girl
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in finding 15-year-old Amaya Roberts of Bathlodge. The teenager was last seen on Monday, December 17 around 3 p.m. in the vicinity of Burger King on Lower All Saints Road. At the time, she was wearing a green shirt and a blue polka-dot 3/4 jeans pants. Anyone with information…
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Free wi-fi access for cruise passengers at Heritage Quay Pier this winter
The Ministry of Tourism through the St. John’s Development Corporation has partnered with telecommunications provider Digicel to provide free wi-fi access to all cruise passengers visiting at the Heritage Quay Pier for the 2018/2019 Winter Tourist Season. There will be free full Wi-fi coverage of the Heritage Quay beginning from the edge of the dock…
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Sandals denies allegations made on US television
The Jamaica-based Sandals Resorts has categorically denied allegations that it is covering up allegations of sexual assault on two American female guests insisting that it stands ready to “vigorously defend itself in court.” In a statement, Sandals said “recent allegations of cover-ups by our organisation are false and are gross misrepresentations of not only the…
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Sir Viv bats for Antigua medical college
The original ‘Master Blaster’ of world cricket, Sir Vivian Richards, is on to a new role — batting for the American University of Antigua (AUA) College of Medicine, which is part of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG), as its brand ambassador. Richards, who is on a visit to India as part of his ‘Made…
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Men accused of engaging police in shootout remanded
Three men who were allegedly involved in a shooting incident with the police last week has been remanded to prison. Jaeviania Simon, 24, of Freemans Village; Asonie Benjamin, 24, and Tyricke John, 19, both of All Saints; appeared before Magistrate Ngaio Emanuel in the All Saints Magistrate Court on Monday. They are facing charges of…