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Infestation of bed bugs at 1735 leaves officials wondering where to relocate prisoners so fumigation can be undertaken
An infestation of bed bugs, roaches, and ants at Her Majesty’s Prison reportedly has officials there scratching their heads, since relocation of the hundreds of inmates is presenting a challenge. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Inside sources tell REAL News the presence of vermin is so widespread throughout the prison…
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Thieves use keys to access locked container and steal more than $30K worth of electrical equipment from Works Ministry
An investigation has been launched into the theft of a number of items from a container belonging to the Ministry of Works. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. REAL News understands that the perpetrators stole 30 water pumps with pressure tanks, each valued at $1,200. The thieves also made off with…
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Asot hints at running independent, declares he will win the seat
The sitting Member of Parliament for St Peter, Asot Michael has declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the next general elections. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Michael doubled down on his candidacy during an interview with state media as he walked through the constituency making home…
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Public urged to continue supporting efforts as fundraising initiatives continue for Andre Simon
As fundraising efforts for national cyclist Andre Simon continue, one member of the group spearheading the effort, Joshuanette Francis, is encouraging members of the public to support a number of upcoming initiatives this weekend. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Speaking on the Good Morning Jojo Sports Show, Francis said one such event is…
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LETTER: We See You, Daren
Dear Daren I listen to you when I can and until this morning, I thought you were OK. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. I heard you with a caller and your reaction to him and afterwards made you look petty. In short, he asked you if you loved Antigua and…
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We must not take away their free will
Nobody should ban freewill. I strongly believe in God’s rule for us and that it includes same sex sexual relationship and marriages to be wrong. I agree it is wrong and will not be something I ever do. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. However, I strongly believe in freewill. They…
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Watts suspects incidence of larceny is being downplayed so Administration can paint a rosy picture of economic situation
The incidence of acquisition crimes appears to have increased, but apparently is being under-reported by the Police, says Algernon “Serpent” Watts, the United Progressive Party (UPP) Candidate for St. George. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. There are daily incidents of larceny, house and building break-ins and offences of robbery –…
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Theft of pricey cell phone dials up a one-year jail sentence for offender who reportedly rejected a job offer
A Yorks Village man will be spending Carnival in prison for stealing a woman’s cell phone during an event held at Fort James. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The Police arrested and charged Keiran Hutson, 22, for the larceny and receiving of a Samsung Galaxy S21 plus 5g cellular phone,…
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Police investigate break-in, theft and attempted arson on Villa resident’s Toyota Vitz last weekend
The Police are investigating a report of attempted arson on a vehicle belonging to a Villa man. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. The owner reported that some unknown person tried to set fire to his Toyota Vitz, A45416. Reports are that someone used a hard object to break the glass…
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LETTER: ‘Ban this nastiness from our shores’
DEAR EDITOR: Governments in the region must change our countries’ constitutions to ensure that we ban this nastiness from our shores. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. Our children must grow up knowing whether they are a boy or a girl in accordance with their God given biological gender identifications. We…
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First Caribbean sale in Dominica cancelled
The National Bank of Dominica (NBD) and First Caribbean International Bank (Barbados) announce that they will not proceed with the sale and purchase of CIBC First Caribbean’s assets in Dominica. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. In a statement, NBD says in October 2021, a consortium of commercial banks in the…