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Cuba approves same-sex marriage in referendum
Cubans have approved a sweeping “family law” code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as redefining rights for children and grandparents, officials said Monday, though opposition in the national referendum was unusually strong on the Communist Party-governed island. The measure — which contains more than 400 articles — was approved…
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Jeffrey warns that Cabinet investigation into St. Peter transfers could raise doubt about the fairness of the electoral process
Cabinet’s recent decision to investigate the large number of transfers into the St. Peter constituency gives the impression of political interference, says Bishop Rolston Jeffrey, an officer of the Free and Fair Elections League. Reportedly, Antigua Labour Party scrutineers made a complaint about the increased voter registration in that constituency, now held by MP Asot…
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Man slashes Grays Farm woman’s throat after fruitless attempt at robbing her
Investigations have been launched into an incident during which a Parliament Street, Grays Farm, woman had her throat slashed by an unknown person. The early-morning offense reportedly occurred late last week on King Obstinate Drive. Reportedly, the woman was walking from east to west. When she reached the vicinity of the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court,…
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Business owners receive invitation to participate in Indonesia and Latin American Business Forum
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bogota, Colombia through the local Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia to Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to invite local business owners and stakeholders to two unique and largest business forums in Indonesia in October 2022. The 4th INA-LAC (Indonesia – Latin America and the Caribbean Business…
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Given the failure of Paradise Found, Tabor takes a wait-and-see approach to reports of DeNiro’s expansion on Barbuda
Reacting to the news that Hollywood actor Robert DeNiro is planning to expand his investment on Barbuda next year, Senator Damani Tabor says this is another wait-and-see project. DeNiro has already established a Nobu restaurant on the sister-island and reportedly plans to build a five-star Nobu Resort beginning in early 2023. But Tabor notes that…
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Tourism official calls for ‘DYNAMIC TAX’ to address high cost of air travel
The President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is recommending a tiered “dynamic taxation system” as a novel and potential solution to address ongoing concerns about the high cost of air travel within and to and from the region. Calling for a flexible approach to levying airline taxes, CHTA’s President Nicola Madden-Greig said…
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Christian advises PM Browne to tone down the attitude and be more respectful in order to improve local investment climate
Former banker Everett Christian believes that Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s attitude has damaged Antigua and Barbuda’s investment climate. PM Browne is widely considered to be disrespectful, not only to those who oppose him politically, but to anyone who challenges him otherwise. He has also been known to attack potential investors for one reason or another,…
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Drug bust at Deep Water Harbour yields marijuana valued at over a half-million dollars
Police are investigating the discovery of drugs worth more than a half-million dollars at the Deep Water Harbour’s Customs Bonded Warehouse. Reports are that officers from the Drug Squad and Customs Enforcement Unit conducted the drug-interdiction exercise. During the operation, two blue barrels and one brown barrel were searched and were found to contain 64…
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Man murders woman he wrongly thought gave him HIV
iWitnessNews St. Vincent: A High Court judge in St. Vincent has sentenced a 26-year-old man who murdered a woman he wrongly thought had infected him with HIV to a further 17 years, five months and 11 days in prison. The three years, 10 months and 19 days that Desron Roberts, of Cane End, spent in…