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US Coast Guard seizes 700 pounds of cocaine in the Caribbean Sea
CMC: – The United States Coast Guard on Friday said it had seized more than 700 pounds of cocaine after intercepting a vessel in the Caribbean Sea. The Coast Guard said that four men, who claimed to be Dominican Republic nationals, had been apprehended when the vessel was intercepted by the Coast Guard Cutter Winslow…
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Lionfish Experts Coming to Antigua
Press Release: Antigua is preparing to host international scientists, conservationists and celebrities at the first Antigua Open Lionfish Tournament Nov 18-20th, capped with a festival in Nelson’s Dockyard on Nov 20th from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. A diverse group of experts make up what the group’s organizer Martha Watkins Gilkes, calls her “A-Team.” The…
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Bus operators complain about price hikes in food, fuel, and spare parts while subsidies and fares have remained the same
REAL News: Bus operators are reportedly disgruntled over the cost of fuel and the continued increase in the cost of living. Although the price of fuel has been reduced at the pump, the bus men say they continue to struggle – even with the subsidy they received in April. In early September, the $16.57-a-gallon price…
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3 attempted break-ins at downtown stores fail; intruder enters 1 and stole cash
REAL News: Several attempted break-ins at stores in the City are being investigated, as well as the theft of money from one business. Reports say these incidents all took place at around the same time earlier this week. In one instance, the proprietor of Island Original, located at the corner of St. Mary’s and Market…
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Court says PSC erred and orders Williams-Buffonge reinstated to position of Acting Principal of Antigua State College
REAL News: The former Acting Principal of the Antigua State College, Dr. Na-Ajele Williams-Buffonge, has been reinstated by the Industrial Court to her position, a source tells REAL News. In keeping with the Court Order, the source says she was reintroduced to her staff this week, by Director of Education Clare Browne. Sources say her…
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The OAS is broke and broken
By Sir Ronald Sanders (In replacement of his weekly commentary, Sir Ronald Sanders has provided the following statement made at the OAS General Assembly in Peru on 6 October) As we meet at this 52nd Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States, the OAS is financially broke. We are trying…