-
LETTER: Can we trust the police?
DEAR EDITOR: Can we really trust the police? This is a very tough decision. I’d honestly say not ALL but a FEW. Before the police and certain readers take offense, sit back and think. Example – the police want you to help them solve cases right? But when you give information, you then see on…
-
Attempted robbery foiled by female restaurant owner, while businesswoman is scammed in US-dollar cash exchange
REAL News: The Police are investigating an apparent robbery attempt and an alleged fraud. Reports are that a Parham Town businesswoman, the proprietor of Shay Shay restaurant on upper Church Street, had a close call with a gunman at her place of operation in the early hours of October 11. Reports say she arrived at her…
-
Well-known convict pleads guilty to receiving, but not house-breaking and larceny, and receives one-year sentence
REAL News: Well-known convict Eric Burton, of the Villa Area, has been imprisoned for breaking into a house and stealing a number of items. Burton, 58, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court, charged with house breaking and larceny – to which he pleaded not guilty – and with receiving.…
-
VIDEO: George Wehner Reports on prison officers’ protest
Make a donation to help support ABN, via PayPal: [email protected]. Follow Antigua Breaking News on Twitter @ABNAntigua and Instgram @AntiguaBreakingNews and on Facebook. Send us a message on WhatsApp at 1-868-704-9864 or email us at [email protected] CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS…
-
Lionfish Experts Coming to Antigua — Profile: Dr. Steve Gittings
By Dr. Holden Harris Antigua is preparing to host international scientists, conservationists, and celebrities at the first Antigua Open Lionfish Tournament on Nov 18-20th. The tournament will be capped with a festival in Nelson’s Dockyard on Nov 20th from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A diverse group of experts make up what the group’s organizer…
-
Assault with firearm leads to fines and compensation totaling $40K for Elijah John – to be paid by May 2023
REAL News: A man who, without permission, went to the home of a Martin’s Village woman – and then assaulted her daughter with a firearm – has been convicted and fined for the offence. Elijah Mishkah John appeared before Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court on one count of possession of…
-
PM Browne’s cash giveaway likened to bribery and treating, while crashing UPP’s event is described as a bullying tactic
REAL News: “Disgraceful,” “Distasteful,” and “Bribery” are just some of the words used to describe Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s behaviour on Saturday, October 15, when he was captured, on video, handing out cash during the “Small Business Pull-up” staged by the United Progressive Party (UPP). On Friday, October 14, the UPP’s Candidate for St. John’s…
-
Dupie-Winston cops Caribbean Nurse of the Year award
Observer: One of the country’s top healthcare professionals was named Nurse of the Year. President of the Antigua and Barbuda Nurses Association (ABNA) Soria Dupie-Winston won the prestigious award from among representatives from several other Caribbean islands to include Anguilla, Jamaica, and Barbados at the 32nd Biennial Caribbean Nurses Conference held in Jamaica. Dupie-Winston, who…
-
PM Browne dismisses allegation that he bribed supporters after being filmed giving cash
Prime Minister Gaston Browne said: They bought $5 drinks for their supporters; I gave my supporters money to buy their drinks. Their $5 gift is morally acceptable, but according to their false logic, my gift constitutes a “bribe.” Tell them UPP losers, laggards and charlatans, get a blasted life. The latter is a mild version…
-
Cow snot could protect from STIs including HIV and herpes
Daily Mail: A lubricant made with cow mucus could protect against HIV and herpes, scientists say. Lab experiments proved the gel, which would be applied in the same way as shop-bought ones currently, could beat the sexually transmitted infections. Human cells first treated with the lubricant were 70 to 80 per cent less likely to…