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Man accused of kidnapping and beating his child’s mother granted bail, but will face High Court on first charge next year
A 43-year-old man accused of kidnapping and beating the mother of his child was recently granted bail in the St. John’s Magistrates’ Court. Reports say his attorney, Wendel Robinson, pleaded extensively with the court to grant him bail, and the prosecution did not object since it was the man’s first offence. However, Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh was very skeptical…
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‘Homosexual’ in Bible by mistake? Filmmaker ripped for controversial claim
Hell hath no fury like TikTokers scorned. A filmmaker says she’s been subjected to a vicious smear campaign on social media ahead of the release of her new documentary, which alleges that the word “homosexual” was accidentally inserted into the Bible back in 1946. Sharon “Rocky” Roggio is the director of “1946: The Mistranslation That…
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Newly discovered pest, a plant hopper, is affecting okra and sorrel crops, Chief Plant Protection Officer reports
At least three crops, including okra and sorrel, continue to be affected by a newly discovered pest in Antigua and Barbuda. And as a result of the infestation, these items have been scarce on the market. Dr. Janil Gore-Francis, the Chief Plant Protection Officer, describes the insect as a plant hopper – similar to a grasshopper,…
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Absence of forensic testing is affecting justice system, charges Symister, as results can determine one’s freedom or conviction
Attorney-at-law Leon Chaku Symister says the justice system is being negatively impacted by the Browne Administration’s failure to pay the regional labs at which forensic tests are conducted. Symister says this situation affects the outcome of cases and can be unfair to accused persons. He explains that not having forensic tests conducted can mean a…
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UPP ramps up campaign with public rally at iconic Thwaites Corner next Thursday, November 17, Lovell announces
As the election campaign intensifies, the United Progressive Party (UPP) will be hyping up its base again by hosting a public rally next Thursday, November 17. Several rallies were held earlier in the year. However, the Party decided to focus on the various constituencies, instead, and “rub shoulders” with the electorate, according to Political Leader of the…
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ABWU Youth Arm Launches International Men’s Day Campaign
Men’s issues will take center stage this November as the Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union Youth Arm launches a three-week social media campaign in observance of International Men’s Day, celebrated on 19 November each year. The campaign aims to highlight the importance of celebrating men and boys, in addition to bringing awareness to specific issues…
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Random Act of Kindness recognized by Halo
Michele-Anne Langford, who donated a kidney to a total stranger last year, was presented with a token of appreciation by Lady Sandra Williams at Government House today . “There is nothing that we can give to you , that can reward you for your bravery and self sacrifice. The world needs to be laced and…
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Leaking roof inside General Post Office
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Antigua DPP charged for fraud wants passport returned
Antigua’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Anthony Armstrong, who is facing fraud charges in relation to three land transactions, is to know on Thursday whether his passport will be returned to him. The Jamaican attorney-at-law was arrested on Saturday on his arrival at the Norman Manley International Airport and later charged with conspiracy and fraudulent conversion.…
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Rihanna talks motherhood, Super Bowl: ‘It was now or never’
Rihanna knew that if she was going to return to the stage less than a year after giving birth to her first child, the performance would have to top anything she had done before. “If I’m going to leave my baby, I’m going to leave my baby for something special,” the multi-Grammy winner said. That…
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Antigua’s DPP to appear in Jamaican court today for alleged fraudulent conversion
Jamaican attorney Anthony Armstrong, who is the director of public prosecutions in Antigua, is to appear in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court today in relation to charges of fraudulent conversion. The charges stem from the sale of three properties 18 years ago in Jamaica, in which Armstrong represented the complainant, who was the vendor.…